Bushbury Lane Academy vs Rakegate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 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
Rakegate Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
| Measure | Bushbury Lane Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Rakegate Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #570 of 1,690 | #1521 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5875 of 15,697 | #14429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 228 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 55.6% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 5% |
| 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.bushburylaneacademy.co.uk | www.rakegateprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bushbury Lane Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 17.0).
- •Bushbury Lane Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 41%).
- •Bushbury Lane Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Rakegate Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 228.
- •Bushbury Lane Academy is a academy school while Rakegate Primary School is a local authority 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 Lane Academy better than Rakegate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bushbury Lane Academy ranks higher (59.8 vs 17.0 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 Rakegate Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushbury Lane Academy: 228. Rakegate Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushbury Lane Academy and Rakegate Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bushbury Lane Academy is 570th of 1,690 and Rakegate Primary School is 1521st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).