Talbot First School vs The Richard Clarke First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Talbot First School
Uttoxeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
35 students
The Richard Clarke First School
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
106 students
| Measure | Talbot First School Uttoxeter, West Midlands | The Richard Clarke First School Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #8 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #71 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 35 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 35 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 70.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Uttoxeter | Rugeley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.richardclarke.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (98.4 vs 98.5).
- •The Richard Clarke First School is the larger school with 106 students compared with 35.
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 Talbot First School better than The Richard Clarke First School?
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 Talbot First School and The Richard Clarke First School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Uttoxeter and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Talbot First School: 35. The Richard Clarke First School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Talbot First School and The Richard Clarke First School rank in West Midlands?
Talbot First School is unranked and The Richard Clarke First School is 8th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).