Caldmore Primary Academy vs St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 670 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
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Caldmore Primary Academy Walsall, West Midlands | St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1426 of 1,690 | #374 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13475 of 15,697 | #4036 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 436 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 59.4% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.8% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.caldmore.attrust.org.uk | www.st-marymount.walsall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 23.3).
- •St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 57%).
- •St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Caldmore Primary Academy is the larger school with 436 students compared with 235.
- •Caldmore Primary Academy is a academy school while St Mary's The Mount Catholic 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 Caldmore Primary Academy better than St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.3 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 St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caldmore Primary Academy: 436. St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caldmore Primary Academy and St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Caldmore Primary Academy is 1426th of 1,690 and St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School is 374th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).