Barcroft Academy vs Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 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
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Willenhall · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
199 students
| Measure | Barcroft Academy Willenhall, West Midlands | Rosedale Church of England C Infant School Willenhall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1605 of 1,690 | #1396 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15117 of 15,697 | #13223 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 453 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 47.1% | 34.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 73.7% |
| 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 | Willenhall | Willenhall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.barcroft.lhmat.com | www.shortheathfederation.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Rosedale Church of England C Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.8 vs 11.3).
- •Barcroft Academy is the larger school with 453 students compared with 199.
- •Barcroft Academy is a academy school while Rosedale Church of England C Infant 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 Rosedale Church of England C Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Rosedale Church of England C Infant School ranks higher (24.8 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 Rosedale Church of England C Infant School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Willenhall and Willenhall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barcroft Academy: 453. Rosedale Church of England C Infant School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barcroft Academy and Rosedale Church of England C Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Barcroft Academy is 1605th of 1,690 and Rosedale Church of England C Infant School is 1396th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).