Barcroft Academy vs Short Heath Junior 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
Short Heath Junior School
Willenhall · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
305 students
| Measure | Barcroft Academy Willenhall, West Midlands | Short Heath Junior School Willenhall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1605 of 1,690 | #1657 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15117 of 15,697 | #15521 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 453 | 305 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 305 |
| Free school meals | 47.1% | 51.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.short-heath.walsall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barcroft Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.3 vs 6.6).
- •Barcroft Academy is the larger school with 453 students compared with 305.
- •Barcroft Academy is a academy school while Short Heath Junior 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 Short Heath Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Barcroft Academy ranks higher (11.3 vs 6.6 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 Short Heath Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Willenhall and Willenhall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barcroft Academy: 453. Short Heath Junior School: 305. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barcroft Academy and Short Heath Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Barcroft Academy is 1605th of 1,690 and Short Heath Junior School is 1657th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).