Bentley West Primary School vs Willenhall E-ACT Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 877 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
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Willenhall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,106 students
| Measure | Bentley West Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | Willenhall E-ACT Academy Willenhall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1584 of 1,690 | #458 of 493 |
| National rank | #14929 of 15,697 | #3867 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 436 | 1,106 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 1,106 |
| Free school meals | 43.3% | 49.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 116.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 19.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 35.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Walsall | Willenhall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bentley-west.org.uk | willenhallacademy.e-act.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (13.0 vs 13.4).
- •Willenhall E-ACT Academy is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 436.
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 Willenhall E-ACT 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 Bentley West Primary School and Willenhall E-ACT Academy?
About 877 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Willenhall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bentley West Primary School: 436. Willenhall E-ACT Academy: 1,106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bentley West Primary School and Willenhall E-ACT Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bentley West Primary School is 1584th of 1,690 and Willenhall E-ACT Academy is 458th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).