Barcroft Academy vs County Bridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barcroft Academy
Willenhall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
County Bridge Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
| Measure | Barcroft Academy Willenhall, West Midlands | County Bridge Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1605 of 1,690 | #337 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15117 of 15,697 | #3545 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 453 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 47.1% | 46.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 37% |
| 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 | Willenhall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.barcroft.lhmat.com | www.countybridge.walsall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •County Bridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 11.3).
- •Barcroft Academy is the larger school with 453 students compared with 229.
- •Barcroft Academy is a academy school while County Bridge 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 Barcroft Academy better than County Bridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), County Bridge Primary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 11.3 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 Barcroft Academy and County Bridge Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Willenhall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barcroft Academy: 453. County Bridge Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barcroft Academy and County Bridge Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Barcroft Academy is 1605th of 1,690 and County Bridge Primary School is 337th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).