Abbey Primary School vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
| Measure | Abbey Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1649 of 1,690 | #562 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15460 of 15,697 | #5788 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 223 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 52% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.st-peters.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 7.5).
- •Abbey Primary School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 214.
- •Abbey Primary School is a academy school while St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich is a local authority 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 Abbey Primary School better than St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich ranks higher (60.3 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 St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Primary School: 223. St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Primary School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich rank in West Midlands?
Abbey Primary School is 1649th of 1,690 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich is 562nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).