Caslon Primary Community School vs Cradley CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caslon Primary Community School
Halesowen · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
268 students
Cradley CofE Primary School
Halesowen · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Caslon Primary Community School Halesowen, West Midlands | Cradley CofE Primary School Halesowen, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1334 of 1,690 | #229 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12705 of 15,697 | #2516 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 268 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 39.9% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 120.7% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 20% |
| 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 | Halesowen | Halesowen |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.caslon.dudley.sch.uk | www.cradleycofe.com |
The verdict
- •Cradley CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 27.5).
- •Cradley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 52%).
- •Cradley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 6%).
- •Caslon Primary Community School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 210.
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 Caslon Primary Community School better than Cradley CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cradley CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 27.5 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 Caslon Primary Community School and Cradley CofE Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Halesowen and Halesowen in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caslon Primary Community School: 268. Cradley CofE Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caslon Primary Community School and Cradley CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Caslon Primary Community School is 1334th of 1,690 and Cradley CofE Primary School is 229th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).