Abbey Primary School vs Beacon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Primary School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
Beacon Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
488 students
| Measure | Abbey Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | Beacon Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1649 of 1,690 | #1639 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15460 of 15,697 | #15351 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 223 | 488 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 488 |
| Free school meals | 52% | 50.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 100.6% |
| 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 | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abbey.walsall.sch.uk | www.beacon.lhmat.com/ |
The verdict
- •Beacon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (8.8 vs 7.5).
- •Beacon Academy is the larger school with 488 students compared with 223.
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 Abbey Primary School better than Beacon Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beacon Academy ranks higher (8.8 vs 7.5 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 Abbey Primary School and Beacon Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Primary School: 223. Beacon Academy: 488. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Primary School and Beacon Academy rank in West Midlands?
Abbey Primary School is 1649th of 1,690 and Beacon Academy is 1639th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).