Busill Jones Primary School vs The Woodlands Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Busill Jones Primary School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
235 students
The Woodlands Community Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
235 students
| Measure | Busill Jones Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | The Woodlands Community Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1435 of 1,690 | #971 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13575 of 15,697 | #9488 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 235 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 51.2% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 74.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Walsall | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.busilljonesprimary.co.uk/ | www.woodlands.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Woodlands Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.1 vs 22.7).
- •Busill Jones Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 56%).
- •The Woodlands Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
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 Busill Jones Primary School better than The Woodlands Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Woodlands Community Primary School ranks higher (43.1 vs 22.7 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 Busill Jones Primary School and The Woodlands Community Primary School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Busill Jones Primary School: 235. The Woodlands Community Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Busill Jones Primary School and The Woodlands Community Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Busill Jones Primary School is 1435th of 1,690 and The Woodlands Community Primary School is 971st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).