Caslon Primary Community School vs Timbertree Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.9 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
Timbertree Academy
Cradley Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Caslon Primary Community School Halesowen, West Midlands | Timbertree Academy Cradley Heath, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1334 of 1,690 | #462 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12705 of 15,697 | #4876 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 268 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 39.9% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 120.7% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 7% |
| 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 | Cradley Heath |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.caslon.dudley.sch.uk | www.timbertreeacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Timbertree Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 27.5).
- •Timbertree Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 52%).
- •Timbertree Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Caslon Primary Community School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 221.
- •Caslon Primary Community School is a local authority school while Timbertree 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 Caslon Primary Community School better than Timbertree Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Timbertree Academy ranks higher (64.9 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 Timbertree Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Halesowen and Cradley Heath in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caslon Primary Community School: 268. Timbertree Academy: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caslon Primary Community School and Timbertree Academy rank in West Midlands?
Caslon Primary Community School is 1334th of 1,690 and Timbertree Academy is 462nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).