Castlecroft Primary School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
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.
Castlecroft Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | Castlecroft Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #651 of 1,690 | #355 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6574 of 15,697 | #3790 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 228 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 90.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 18% |
| 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 | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.castlecroftprimaryschool.com/ | www.stmichaels-academy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.7 vs 56.5).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 67%).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 12%).
- •Castlecroft Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 219.
- •Castlecroft Primary School is a local authority school while St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery 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 St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery ranks higher (70.7 vs 56.5 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 Castlecroft Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castlecroft Primary School: 228. St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castlecroft Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Castlecroft Primary School is 651st of 1,690 and St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery is 355th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).