Brownhills West Primary School vs St James Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownhills West Primary School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
190 students
St James Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Brownhills West Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | St James Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1236 of 1,690 | #1625 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11878 of 15,697 | #15253 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 190 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 59.8% | 48.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.2% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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.brownhillswest.com | www.stjamesprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Brownhills West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 10.0).
- •St James Academy is the larger school with 220 students compared with 190.
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 Brownhills West Primary School better than St James Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brownhills West Primary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 10.0 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 Brownhills West Primary School and St James Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brownhills West Primary School: 190. St James Academy: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brownhills West Primary School and St James Academy rank in West Midlands?
Brownhills West Primary School is 1236th of 1,690 and St James Academy is 1625th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).