Buildwas Academy vs Lightmoor Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buildwas Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
54 students
Lightmoor Village Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
214 students
| Measure | Buildwas Academy Telford, West Midlands | Lightmoor Village Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #823 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #8183 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 54 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 51.4% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.buildwasacademy.com | www.lightmoorvillageprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lightmoor Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.2 vs 11.2).
- •Lightmoor Village Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 33%).
- •Lightmoor Village Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Lightmoor Village Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 54.
- •Buildwas Academy is a academy school while Lightmoor Village 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 Buildwas Academy better than Lightmoor Village Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lightmoor Village Primary School ranks higher (49.2 vs 11.2 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 Buildwas Academy and Lightmoor Village Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buildwas Academy: 54. Lightmoor Village Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buildwas Academy and Lightmoor Village Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Buildwas Academy is unranked and Lightmoor Village Primary School is 823rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).