Beechwood Church of England Primary School vs Our Lady's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Church of England Primary School
Dudley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
Our Lady's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
| Measure | Beechwood Church of England Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | Our Lady's Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1454 of 1,690 | #1289 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13722 of 15,697 | #12291 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 214 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 52% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 3% |
| 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 | Dudley | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.beechwood.drbignitemat.org | www.ourladysca.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.6 vs 21.6).
- •Our Lady's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 53%).
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 Beechwood Church of England Primary School better than Our Lady's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady's Catholic Academy ranks higher (29.6 vs 21.6 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 Beechwood Church of England Primary School and Our Lady's Catholic Academy?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Church of England Primary School: 214. Our Lady's Catholic Academy: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Church of England Primary School and Our Lady's Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Beechwood Church of England Primary School is 1454th of 1,690 and Our Lady's Catholic Academy is 1289th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).