Burnt Tree Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnt Tree Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dudley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
| Measure | Burnt Tree Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1222 of 1,690 | #335 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11775 of 15,697 | #3520 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 444 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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 | Oldbury | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | burnttree.sandwell.sch.uk/ | www.st-jo-dud.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 32.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 60%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Burnt Tree Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 245.
- •Burnt Tree Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph'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 Burnt Tree Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (72.1 vs 32.3 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 Burnt Tree Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oldbury and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnt Tree Primary School: 444. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnt Tree Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Burnt Tree Primary School is 1222nd of 1,690 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 335th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).