Southam St James CofE Academy vs St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southam St James CofE Academy
Southam · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
149 students
St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Southam · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Southam St James CofE Academy Southam, West Midlands | St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Southam, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1307 of 1,690 | #1254 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12424 of 15,697 | #12019 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 149 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 149 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 71% | 109.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southam | Southam |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.southamstjames.covmat.org | www.stlawrenceprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.1 vs 29.0).
- •Southam St James CofE Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 48%).
- •St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 149.
- •Southam St James CofE Academy is a academy school while St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Southam St James CofE Academy better than St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School ranks higher (31.1 vs 29.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Southam St James CofE Academy and St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Southam and Southam in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southam St James CofE Academy: 149. St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southam St James CofE Academy and St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Southam St James CofE Academy is 1307th of 1,690 and St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is 1254th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).