St Mary and St Chad CofE First 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 Mary and St Chad CofE First School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
172 students
The Rural Enterprise Academy
Penkridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
217 students
| Measure | St Mary and St Chad CofE First School Stafford, West Midlands | The Rural Enterprise Academy Penkridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #366 of 1,690 | #367 of 493 |
| National rank | #3927 of 15,697 | #3176 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 172 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 114.7% | 72.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 16.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stafford | Penkridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stmarystchadfirst.co.uk | www.ruralenterpriseacademy.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St Chad CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 25.3).
- •The Rural Enterprise Academy is the larger school with 217 students compared with 172.
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 Mary and St Chad CofE First School better than The Rural Enterprise Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary and St Chad CofE First School ranks higher (70.0 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 Mary and St Chad CofE First 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 Mary and St Chad CofE First School: 172. The Rural Enterprise Academy: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary and St Chad CofE First School and The Rural Enterprise Academy rank in West Midlands?
St Mary and St Chad CofE First School is 366th of 1,690 and The Rural Enterprise Academy is 367th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).