Birchills Church of England Community Academy vs Croft Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 533 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
Croft Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students
| Measure | Birchills Church of England Community Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Croft Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1636 of 1,690 | #1079 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15334 of 15,697 | #10506 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 442 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 68% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.birchills.walsall.sch.uk | www.croftacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Croft Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 9.0).
- •Croft Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 37%).
- •Croft Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Birchills Church of England Community Academy is the larger school with 442 students compared with 246.
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 Birchills Church of England Community Academy better than Croft Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Croft Academy ranks higher (38.3 vs 9.0 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 Birchills Church of England Community Academy and Croft Academy?
About 533 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchills Church of England Community Academy: 442. Croft Academy: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchills Church of England Community Academy and Croft Academy rank in West Midlands?
Birchills Church of England Community Academy is 1636th of 1,690 and Croft Academy is 1079th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).