Albrighton Primary School & Nursery vs Birchfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albrighton Primary School & Nursery
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
344 students
Birchfield School
Wolverhampton · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
186 students
| Measure | Albrighton Primary School & Nursery Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Birchfield School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #745 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #7442 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 344 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 344 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 109.2% | 71.5% |
| 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 | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.albrightonprimary.com | www.birchfieldschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Albrighton Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 344 students compared with 186.
- •Albrighton Primary School & Nursery is a academy school while Birchfield School is a independent 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 Albrighton Primary School & Nursery better than Birchfield 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 Albrighton Primary School & Nursery and Birchfield School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Albrighton Primary School & Nursery: 344. Birchfield School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Albrighton Primary School & Nursery and Birchfield School rank in West Midlands?
Albrighton Primary School & Nursery is 745th of 1,690 and Birchfield School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).