Caldmore Primary Academy vs Palfrey Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 647 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldmore Primary Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
Palfrey Junior School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
359 students
| Measure | Caldmore Primary Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Palfrey Junior School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1426 of 1,690 | #1331 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13475 of 15,697 | #12679 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 436 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 59.4% | 50.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.8% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 9% |
| 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.caldmore.attrust.org.uk | www.palfrey-j.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Palfrey Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.7 vs 23.3).
- •Caldmore Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 49%).
- •Palfrey Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 2%).
- •Caldmore Primary Academy is the larger school with 436 students compared with 359.
- •Caldmore Primary Academy is a academy school while Palfrey Junior 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 Caldmore Primary Academy better than Palfrey Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Palfrey Junior School ranks higher (27.7 vs 23.3 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 Caldmore Primary Academy and Palfrey Junior School?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caldmore Primary Academy: 436. Palfrey Junior School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caldmore Primary Academy and Palfrey Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Caldmore Primary Academy is 1426th of 1,690 and Palfrey Junior School is 1331st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).