Blackwood School vs Whetstone Field Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.2 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
Whetstone Field Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Blackwood School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Whetstone Field Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 1,690 | #1124 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1546 of 15,697 | #10917 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 677 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 677 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 0% |
| 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 | Sutton Coldfield | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.blackwood-school.co.uk/ | www.whetstonefield.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 36.6).
- •Blackwood School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 59%).
- •Blackwood School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Blackwood School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 229.
- •Blackwood School is a academy school while Whetstone Field Primary School 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 Whetstone Field Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackwood School ranks higher (84.1 vs 36.6 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 Blackwood School and Whetstone Field Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackwood School: 677. Whetstone Field Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackwood School and Whetstone Field Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Blackwood School is 133rd of 1,690 and Whetstone Field Primary School is 1124th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).