Castlecroft Primary School vs Smestow Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 276 m 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
Smestow Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
589 students
| Measure | Castlecroft Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Smestow Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #651 of 1,690 | #371 of 493 |
| National rank | #6574 of 15,697 | #3188 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 228 | 589 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 589 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 59.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 58.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.5 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.castlecroftprimaryschool.com/ | www.smestowacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Castlecroft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 25.1).
- •Smestow Academy is the larger school with 589 students compared with 228.
- •Castlecroft Primary School is a local authority school while Smestow 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 Castlecroft Primary School better than Smestow Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Castlecroft Primary School ranks higher (56.5 vs 25.1 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 Smestow Academy?
About 276 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castlecroft Primary School: 228. Smestow Academy: 589. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castlecroft Primary School and Smestow Academy rank in West Midlands?
Castlecroft Primary School is 651st of 1,690 and Smestow Academy is 371st of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).