Beechwood Church of England Primary School vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 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
Sacred Heart Primary School
Tipton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
418 students
| Measure | Beechwood Church of England Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | Sacred Heart Primary School Tipton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1454 of 1,690 | #1141 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13722 of 15,697 | #11046 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 214 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 52% | 42.4% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | Tipton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.beechwood.drbignitemat.org | www.sacredheartprisch.com |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.0 vs 21.6).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 53%).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 214.
- •Beechwood Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Sacred Heart Primary 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 Beechwood Church of England Primary School better than Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (36.0 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 Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Tipton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Church of England Primary School: 214. Sacred Heart Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Church of England Primary School and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Beechwood Church of England Primary School is 1454th of 1,690 and Sacred Heart Primary School is 1141st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).