Abu Bakr Boys School vs Caldmore Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 752 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abu Bakr Boys School
Walsall · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
75 students
Caldmore Primary Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
| Measure | Abu Bakr Boys School Walsall, West Midlands | Caldmore Primary Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #261 of 493 | #1426 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2466 of 4,090 | #13475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 75 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 436 |
| Free school meals | – | 59.4% |
| Capacity filled | 37.5% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.50 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | Abubakrboyschool.org | www.caldmore.attrust.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Abu Bakr Boys School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.8 vs 23.3).
- •Caldmore Primary Academy is the larger school with 436 students compared with 75.
- •Abu Bakr Boys School is a independent school while Caldmore Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Abu Bakr Boys School is boys and Caldmore Primary Academy is co-educational.
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 Abu Bakr Boys School better than Caldmore Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Abu Bakr Boys School ranks higher (39.8 vs 23.3 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 Abu Bakr Boys School and Caldmore Primary Academy?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abu Bakr Boys School: 75. Caldmore Primary Academy: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abu Bakr Boys School and Caldmore Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Abu Bakr Boys School is 261st of 493 and Caldmore Primary Academy is 1426th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).