Castlecroft Primary School vs Park Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 25 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlecroft Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
Park Hill Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Castlecroft Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Park Hill Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #651 of 1,690 | #794 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6574 of 15,697 | #7944 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 228 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 51.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 36% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 11% |
| 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 | Wolverhampton | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.castlecroftprimaryschool.com/ | www.parkhill.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castlecroft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 50.2).
- •Castlecroft Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
- •Castlecroft Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 227.
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 Castlecroft Primary School better than Park Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castlecroft Primary School ranks higher (56.5 vs 50.2 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 Castlecroft Primary School and Park Hill Primary School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castlecroft Primary School: 228. Park Hill Primary School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castlecroft Primary School and Park Hill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Castlecroft Primary School is 651st of 1,690 and Park Hill Primary School is 794th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).