Blakeley Heath Primary School vs St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 902 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blakeley Heath Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
359 students
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
| Measure | Blakeley Heath Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #272 of 1,690 | #810 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3022 of 15,697 | #8044 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 359 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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.blakeleyheath.staffs.sch.uk | www.stbernadetteswombourne.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blakeley Heath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.8 vs 49.8).
- •Blakeley Heath Primary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 100.
- •Blakeley Heath Primary School is a local authority school while St Bernadette's Catholic Primary 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 Blakeley Heath Primary School better than St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blakeley Heath Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 49.8 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 Blakeley Heath Primary School and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
About 902 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blakeley Heath Primary School: 359. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blakeley Heath Primary School and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Blakeley Heath Primary School is 272nd of 1,690 and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is 810th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).