Castlecroft Primary School vs Uplands Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 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
Uplands Junior School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
| Measure | Castlecroft Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Uplands Junior School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #651 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #6574 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 228 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | – |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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/ | – |
The verdict
- •Castlecroft Primary School is a local authority school while Uplands Junior School 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 Uplands Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castlecroft Primary School and Uplands Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
How do Castlecroft Primary School and Uplands Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Castlecroft Primary School is 651st of 1,690 and Uplands Junior School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).