Bushbury Hill Primary School vs Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 730 m 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
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,222 students
| Measure | Bushbury Hill Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1476 of 1,690 | #413 of 493 |
| National rank | #13941 of 15,697 | #3515 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 243 | 1,222 |
| Pupils on roll | 243 | 1,222 |
| Free school meals | 69.6% | 57.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 116.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.9 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bushburyhillprimary.co.uk/ | www.olsc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (20.2 vs 20.3).
- •Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 243.
- •Bushbury Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady and St Chad Catholic 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 Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bushbury Hill Primary School and Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushbury Hill Primary School: 243. Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy: 1,222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushbury Hill Primary School and Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bushbury Hill Primary School is 1476th of 1,690 and Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy is 413th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).