St. Dominic's Grammar School vs The Rural Enterprise Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Dominic's Grammar School
Stafford · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
329 students
The Rural Enterprise Academy
Penkridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
217 students
| Measure | St. Dominic's Grammar School Stafford, West Midlands | The Rural Enterprise Academy Penkridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #47 of 493 | #367 of 493 |
| National rank | #634 of 4,090 | #3176 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 329 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 217 |
| Free school meals | – | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 72.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.0 | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 16.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 94.3% | 44.4% |
| EBacc average points | 5.33 | 3.06 |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | – |
| town | Stafford | Penkridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stdominicsgrammarschool.co.uk | www.ruralenterpriseacademy.com |
The verdict
- •St. Dominic's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 25.3).
- •St. Dominic's Grammar School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 217.
- •St. Dominic's Grammar School is a independent school while The Rural Enterprise Academy is a academy 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 St. Dominic's Grammar School better than The Rural Enterprise Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St. Dominic's Grammar School ranks higher (79.5 vs 25.3 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. Dominic's Grammar School and The Rural Enterprise Academy?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Penkridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St. Dominic's Grammar School: 329. The Rural Enterprise Academy: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St. Dominic's Grammar School and The Rural Enterprise Academy rank in West Midlands?
St. Dominic's Grammar School is 47th of 493 and The Rural Enterprise Academy is 367th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).