Barcroft Academy vs WV2 Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 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
WV2 Education
Willenhall · Independent all-through · Ages 8–16
56 students
| Measure | Barcroft Academy Willenhall, West Midlands | WV2 Education Willenhall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1605 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #15117 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 8–16 |
| Students | 453 | 56 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 56 |
| Free school meals | 47.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 70% |
| 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.wv2.co |
The verdict
- •Barcroft Academy is the larger school with 453 students compared with 56.
- •Barcroft Academy is a academy school while WV2 Education is a independent 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 WV2 Education?
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 Barcroft Academy and WV2 Education?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Willenhall and Willenhall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barcroft Academy: 453. WV2 Education: 56. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barcroft Academy and WV2 Education rank in West Midlands?
Barcroft Academy is 1605th of 1,690 and WV2 Education is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).