Birchfield School vs St Nicholas Church of England First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchfield School
Wolverhampton · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
186 students
St Nicholas Church of England First School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
339 students
| Measure | Birchfield School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St Nicholas Church of England First School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #84 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #1048 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 186 | 339 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 339 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 71.5% | 113% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.birchfieldschool.co.uk | www.st-nicholas.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Church of England First School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 186.
- •Birchfield School is a independent school while St Nicholas Church of England First School 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 Birchfield School better than St Nicholas Church of England First School?
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 Birchfield School and St Nicholas Church of England First School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield School: 186. St Nicholas Church of England First School: 339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield School and St Nicholas Church of England First School rank in West Midlands?
Birchfield School is unranked and St Nicholas Church of England First School is 84th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).