Castlecroft Primary School vs Westacre Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 838 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
Westacre Infant School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
257 students
| Measure | Castlecroft Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Westacre Infant School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #651 of 1,690 | #689 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6574 of 15,697 | #6969 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 228 | 257 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 257 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 77.9% |
| 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/ | www.westacreinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Castlecroft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 54.7).
- •Westacre Infant School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 228.
- •Castlecroft Primary School is a local authority school while Westacre Infant 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 Westacre Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Castlecroft Primary School ranks higher (56.5 vs 54.7 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 Westacre Infant School?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castlecroft Primary School: 228. Westacre Infant School: 257. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castlecroft Primary School and Westacre Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Castlecroft Primary School is 651st of 1,690 and Westacre Infant School is 689th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).