Castlefields Primary School vs Oldbury Wells School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 284 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlefields Primary School
Bridgnorth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
Oldbury Wells School
Bridgnorth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
740 students
| Measure | Castlefields Primary School Bridgnorth, West Midlands | Oldbury Wells School Bridgnorth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 1,690 | #154 of 493 |
| National rank | #374 of 15,697 | #1717 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 226 | 740 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 740 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 72.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bridgnorth | Bridgnorth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.castlefieldsprimary.co.uk | www.oldburywells.com |
The verdict
- •Castlefields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 55.0).
- •Oldbury Wells School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 226.
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 Castlefields Primary School better than Oldbury Wells School?
On the Success Index (England), Castlefields Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 55.0 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 Castlefields Primary School and Oldbury Wells School?
About 284 m in a straight line, between Bridgnorth and Bridgnorth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castlefields Primary School: 226. Oldbury Wells School: 740. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castlefields Primary School and Oldbury Wells School rank in West Midlands?
Castlefields Primary School is 34th of 1,690 and Oldbury Wells School is 154th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).