Blackwood School vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwood School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
677 students
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Walsall · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,109 students
| Measure | Blackwood School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #133 of 1,690 | #75 of 493 |
| National rank | #1546 of 15,697 | #993 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 677 | 1,109 |
| Pupils on roll | 677 | 1,109 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.3 |
| town | Sutton Coldfield | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.blackwood-school.co.uk/ | www.stfrancis.cc |
The verdict
- •Blackwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 70.7).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is the larger school with 1,109 students compared with 677.
- •Blackwood School is a academy school while St Francis of Assisi Catholic College 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 Blackwood School better than St Francis of Assisi Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), Blackwood School ranks higher (84.1 vs 70.7 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 Blackwood School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackwood School: 677. St Francis of Assisi Catholic College: 1,109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackwood School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic College rank in West Midlands?
Blackwood School is 133rd of 1,690 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is 75th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).