Buildwas Academy vs St John's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 40 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
St John's Catholic Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
54 students
| Measure | Buildwas Academy Telford, West Midlands | St John's Catholic Primary School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 54 | 54 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 54 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 51.4% | 51.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Telford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.buildwasacademy.com | www.st-johns-greathaywood.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 11.2).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 33%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
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 St John's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.7 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 St John's Catholic Primary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Telford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buildwas Academy: 54. St John's Catholic Primary School: 54. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buildwas Academy and St John's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Buildwas Academy is unranked and St John's Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).