Bilston Church of England Primary School vs East Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bilston Church of England Primary School
Bilston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
456 students
East Park Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
671 students
| Measure | Bilston Church of England Primary School Bilston, West Midlands | East Park Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #826 of 1,690 | #1170 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8197 of 15,697 | #11300 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 456 | 671 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 671 |
| Free school meals | 52% | 51.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 102.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 11% |
| 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 | Bilston | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.eastparkacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Bilston Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.1 vs 34.6).
- •Bilston Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 54%).
- •East Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
- •East Park Academy is the larger school with 671 students compared with 456.
- •Bilston Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while East Park Academy is a academy 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 Bilston Church of England Primary School better than East Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bilston Church of England Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 34.6 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 Bilston Church of England Primary School and East Park Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bilston and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bilston Church of England Primary School: 456. East Park Academy: 671. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bilston Church of England Primary School and East Park Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bilston Church of England Primary School is 826th of 1,690 and East Park Academy is 1170th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).