St James Church of England Primary Academy vs The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James Church of England Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
110 students
| Measure | St James Church of England Primary Academy Rugeley, West Midlands | The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1341 of 1,690 | #222 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12765 of 15,697 | #2443 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 103 | 110 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 110 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 2.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 19% |
| 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 | Rugeley | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-james.staffs.sch.uk | www.richardcrosse.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 27.3).
- •The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 45%).
- •The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 0%).
- •The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 103.
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 James Church of England Primary Academy better than The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School ranks higher (78.2 vs 27.3 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 James Church of England Primary Academy and The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Rugeley and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James Church of England Primary Academy: 103. The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School: 110. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James Church of England Primary Academy and The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St James Church of England Primary Academy is 1341st of 1,690 and The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School is 222nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).