Beacon Academy vs New Invention Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 698 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
488 students
New Invention Infant School
Willenhall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
320 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Walsall, West Midlands | New Invention Infant School Willenhall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1639 of 1,690 | #708 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15351 of 15,697 | #7103 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 488 | 320 |
| Pupils on roll | 488 | 320 |
| Free school meals | 50.2% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 118.5% |
| 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 | Walsall | Willenhall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.beacon.lhmat.com/ | www.invention-i.walsall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •New Invention Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 8.8).
- •Beacon Academy is the larger school with 488 students compared with 320.
- •Beacon Academy is a academy school while New Invention 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 Beacon Academy better than New Invention Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), New Invention Infant School ranks higher (54.0 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 New Invention Infant School?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Willenhall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Academy: 488. New Invention Infant School: 320. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Academy and New Invention Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Beacon Academy is 1639th of 1,690 and New Invention Infant School is 708th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).