Beechwood Church of England Primary School vs St James Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 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
St James Academy
Dudley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
867 students
| Measure | Beechwood Church of England Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | St James Academy Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1454 of 1,690 | #405 of 493 |
| National rank | #13722 of 15,697 | #3406 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 214 | 867 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 867 |
| Free school meals | 52% | 50.1% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dudley | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.beechwood.drbignitemat.org | www.stjamesacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (21.6 vs 21.7).
- •St James Academy is the larger school with 867 students compared with 214.
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 St James Academy?
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 Beechwood Church of England Primary School and St James Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Church of England Primary School: 214. St James Academy: 867. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Church of England Primary School and St James Academy rank in West Midlands?
Beechwood Church of England Primary School is 1454th of 1,690 and St James Academy is 405th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).