Bhylls Acre Primary School vs Castlecroft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 427 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bhylls Acre Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
Castlecroft Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Bhylls Acre Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Castlecroft Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #918 of 1,690 | #651 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9106 of 15,697 | #6574 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 207 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 80.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 12% |
| 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 | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bhyllsacreprimaryschool.org/ | www.castlecroftprimaryschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Castlecroft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 44.8).
- •Castlecroft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 53%).
- •Bhylls Acre Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 12%).
- •Castlecroft Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 207.
- •Bhylls Acre Primary School is a academy school while Castlecroft 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 Bhylls Acre Primary School better than Castlecroft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castlecroft Primary School ranks higher (56.5 vs 44.8 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 Bhylls Acre Primary School and Castlecroft Primary School?
About 427 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bhylls Acre Primary School: 207. Castlecroft Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bhylls Acre Primary School and Castlecroft Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bhylls Acre Primary School is 918th of 1,690 and Castlecroft Primary School is 651st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).