Bushbury Lane Academy vs Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushbury Lane Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,222 students
| Measure | Bushbury Lane Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #570 of 1,690 | #413 of 493 |
| National rank | #5875 of 15,697 | #3515 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 228 | 1,222 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 1,222 |
| Free school meals | 55.6% | 57.8% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 116.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.bushburylaneacademy.co.uk | www.olsc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bushbury Lane Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 20.3).
- •Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 228.
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 Lane Academy better than Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bushbury Lane Academy ranks higher (59.8 vs 20.3 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 Bushbury Lane Academy and Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushbury Lane Academy: 228. Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy: 1,222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushbury Lane Academy and Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bushbury Lane Academy is 570th 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).