Bridgtown Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgtown Primary School
Cannock · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
328 students
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
| Measure | Bridgtown Primary School Cannock, West Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #830 of 1,690 | #82 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8262 of 15,697 | #1010 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 328 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 328 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Cannock | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bridgtown.staffs.sch.uk | www.stthomasmoreprimarygreatwyrley.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 48.8).
- •Bridgtown Primary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 208.
- •Bridgtown Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas More 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 Bridgtown Primary School better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School ranks higher (88.3 vs 48.8 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 Bridgtown Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cannock and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgtown Primary School: 328. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgtown Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bridgtown Primary School is 830th of 1,690 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 82nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).