Butts Primary School vs Croft Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 876 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butts Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
Croft Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students
| Measure | Butts Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | Croft Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #665 of 1,690 | #1079 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6735 of 15,697 | #10506 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 241 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 68% |
| Capacity filled | 114.8% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.butts.walsall.sch.uk/ | www.croftacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Butts Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 38.3).
- •Butts Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 60%).
- •Butts Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Croft Academy is the larger school with 246 students compared with 241.
- •Butts Primary School is a local authority school while Croft 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 Butts Primary School better than Croft Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Butts Primary School ranks higher (55.8 vs 38.3 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 Butts Primary School and Croft Academy?
About 876 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Butts Primary School: 241. Croft Academy: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Butts Primary School and Croft Academy rank in West Midlands?
Butts Primary School is 665th of 1,690 and Croft Academy is 1079th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).