Bushbury Hill Primary School vs Featherstone Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushbury Hill Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
243 students
Featherstone Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
250 students
| Measure | Bushbury Hill Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Featherstone Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1476 of 1,690 | #521 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13941 of 15,697 | #5356 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 243 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 243 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 69.6% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 15% |
| 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 | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bushburyhillprimary.co.uk/ | featherstoneacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Featherstone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 20.2).
- •Featherstone Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 53%).
- •Featherstone Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 3%).
- •Featherstone Academy is the larger school with 250 students compared with 243.
- •Bushbury Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Featherstone Academy 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 Bushbury Hill Primary School better than Featherstone Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Featherstone Academy ranks higher (62.3 vs 20.2 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 Bushbury Hill Primary School and Featherstone Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushbury Hill Primary School: 243. Featherstone Academy: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushbury Hill Primary School and Featherstone Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bushbury Hill Primary School is 1476th of 1,690 and Featherstone Academy is 521st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).