Bentley West Primary School vs King Charles Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 694 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentley West Primary School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
King Charles Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
| Measure | Bentley West Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | King Charles Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1584 of 1,690 | #1514 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14929 of 15,697 | #14386 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 436 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 43.3% | 47.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bentley-west.org.uk | www.kingcharlesprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King Charles Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.3 vs 13.0).
- •King Charles Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 38%).
- •King Charles Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Bentley West Primary School is a academy school while King Charles 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 Bentley West Primary School better than King Charles Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), King Charles Primary School ranks higher (17.3 vs 13.0 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 Bentley West Primary School and King Charles Primary School?
About 694 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bentley West Primary School: 436. King Charles Primary School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bentley West Primary School and King Charles Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bentley West Primary School is 1584th of 1,690 and King Charles Primary School is 1514th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).