Beacon Academy vs Coppice Performing Arts School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
488 students
Coppice Performing Arts School
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
989 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Coppice Performing Arts School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1639 of 1,690 | #321 of 493 |
| National rank | #15351 of 15,697 | #2883 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 488 | 989 |
| Pupils on roll | 488 | 989 |
| Free school meals | 50.2% | 43.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.7 |
| town | Walsall | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.beacon.lhmat.com/ | www.coppiceschool.net/ |
The verdict
- •Coppice Performing Arts School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.5 vs 8.8).
- •Coppice Performing Arts School is the larger school with 989 students compared with 488.
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 Beacon Academy better than Coppice Performing Arts School?
On the Success Index (England), Coppice Performing Arts School ranks higher (31.5 vs 8.8 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 Beacon Academy and Coppice Performing Arts School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Academy: 488. Coppice Performing Arts School: 989. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Academy and Coppice Performing Arts School rank in West Midlands?
Beacon Academy is 1639th of 1,690 and Coppice Performing Arts School is 321st of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).