Birches First School vs Palmers Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 977 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birches First School
WOLVERHAMPTON · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
175 students
Palmers Cross Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Birches First School WOLVERHAMPTON, West Midlands | Palmers Cross Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 1,690 | #1008 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #752 of 15,697 | #9909 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 175 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 175 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 116.7% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.birches.staffs.sch.uk | www.palmerscross.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Birches First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.4 vs 41.1).
- •Palmers Cross Primary School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 175.
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 Birches First School better than Palmers Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birches First School ranks higher (90.4 vs 41.1 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 Birches First School and Palmers Cross Primary School?
About 977 m in a straight line, between WOLVERHAMPTON and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birches First School: 175. Palmers Cross Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birches First School and Palmers Cross Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Birches First School is 68th of 1,690 and Palmers Cross Primary School is 1008th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).