Bantock Primary School vs Merridale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 441 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bantock Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
Merridale Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
| Measure | Bantock Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Merridale Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1678 of 1,690 | #1602 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15649 of 15,697 | #15092 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 434 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 59.3% | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 114.3% |
| 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.bantockprimaryschool.co.uk | www.merridaleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Merridale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.6 vs 3.8).
- •Bantock Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 240.
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 Bantock Primary School better than Merridale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Merridale Primary School ranks higher (11.6 vs 3.8 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 Bantock Primary School and Merridale Primary School?
About 441 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bantock Primary School: 434. Merridale Primary School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bantock Primary School and Merridale Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bantock Primary School is 1678th of 1,690 and Merridale Primary School is 1602nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).