Alumwell Junior School vs West Walsall E-ACT Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 420 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alumwell Junior School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
360 students
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,186 students
| Measure | Alumwell Junior School Walsall, West Midlands | West Walsall E-ACT Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1379 of 1,690 | #365 of 493 |
| National rank | #13057 of 15,697 | #3174 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 360 | 1,186 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 1,186 |
| Free school meals | 55.6% | 56.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 107.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.4 |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alumwelljuniorschool.co.uk | westwalsallacademy.e-act.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (25.6 vs 25.4).
- •West Walsall E-ACT Academy is the larger school with 1,186 students compared with 360.
- •Alumwell Junior School is a local authority school while West Walsall E-ACT Academy is a academy 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 Alumwell Junior School better than West Walsall E-ACT Academy?
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 Alumwell Junior School and West Walsall E-ACT Academy?
About 420 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alumwell Junior School: 360. West Walsall E-ACT Academy: 1,186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alumwell Junior School and West Walsall E-ACT Academy rank in West Midlands?
Alumwell Junior School is 1379th of 1,690 and West Walsall E-ACT Academy is 365th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).