Aldersley High School vs Claregate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldersley High School
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,262 students
Claregate Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
390 students
| Measure | Aldersley High School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Claregate Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #322 of 493 | #695 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2885 of 4,090 | #7011 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,262 | 390 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,262 | 390 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 38.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.3% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.3 | – |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | aldersley.aatrust.co.uk | www.claregateprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Claregate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 31.4).
- •Aldersley High School is the larger school with 1,262 students compared with 390.
- •Aldersley High School is a academy school while Claregate Primary School 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 Aldersley High School better than Claregate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Claregate Primary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 31.4 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 Aldersley High School and Claregate Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldersley High School: 1,262. Claregate Primary School: 390. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldersley High School and Claregate Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Aldersley High School is 322nd of 493 and Claregate Primary School is 695th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).