Alston Primary School vs Woodfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alston Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
636 students
Woodfield Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
637 students
| Measure | Alston Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Woodfield Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1235 of 1,690 | #274 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11876 of 15,697 | #3037 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 636 | 637 |
| Pupils on roll | 636 | 637 |
| Free school meals | 58.7% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 21% |
| 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 | Birmingham | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alston.bham.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Woodfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.8 vs 31.7).
- •Woodfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 59%).
- •Woodfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 6%).
- •Woodfield Primary School is the larger school with 637 students compared with 636.
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 Alston Primary School better than Woodfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodfield Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 31.7 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 Alston Primary School and Woodfield Primary School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alston Primary School: 636. Woodfield Primary School: 637. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alston Primary School and Woodfield Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Alston Primary School is 1235th of 1,690 and Woodfield Primary School is 274th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).