St Alphege Church of England Junior School vs Thomas Russell Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Alphege Church of England Junior School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
252 students
Thomas Russell Junior School
Burton-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
252 students
| Measure | St Alphege Church of England Junior School Solihull, West Midlands | Thomas Russell Junior School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #60 of 1,690 | #350 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #693 of 15,697 | #3699 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 252 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 3.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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 | Solihull | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stalphege.solihull.sch.uk | www.thomasrussell-junior.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Alphege Church of England Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.0 vs 71.2).
- •St Alphege Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 78%).
- •St Alphege Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 3%).
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 St Alphege Church of England Junior School better than Thomas Russell Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Alphege Church of England Junior School ranks higher (91.0 vs 71.2 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 St Alphege Church of England Junior School and Thomas Russell Junior School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Alphege Church of England Junior School: 252. Thomas Russell Junior School: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Alphege Church of England Junior School and Thomas Russell Junior School rank in West Midlands?
St Alphege Church of England Junior School is 60th of 1,690 and Thomas Russell Junior School is 350th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).