St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School vs St Oswald's CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 619 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School
Rugby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
St Oswald's CofE Academy
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
| Measure | St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School Rugby, West Midlands | St Oswald's CofE Academy Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1275 of 1,690 | #1251 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12141 of 15,697 | #12007 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 199 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 39.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 6% |
| 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 | Rugby | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-matthewsbloxam.co.uk/ | www.stoswalds.covmat.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (30.4 vs 31.2).
- •St Oswald's CofE Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 196.
- •St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St Oswald's CofE 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 Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School better than St Oswald's CofE Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School and St Oswald's CofE Academy?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Rugby and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School: 199. St Oswald's CofE Academy: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School and St Oswald's CofE Academy rank in West Midlands?
St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School is 1275th of 1,690 and St Oswald's CofE Academy is 1251st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).