Castlefort Academy vs Leighswood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlefort Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
Leighswood School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
442 students
| Measure | Castlefort Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Leighswood School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1287 of 1,690 | #1018 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12258 of 15,697 | #10023 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 225 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 442 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.5% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.castlefortschool.co.uk | www.leighswood.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leighswood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.6 vs 29.7).
- •Leighswood School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 225.
- •Castlefort Academy is a academy school while Leighswood School is a local authority 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 Castlefort Academy better than Leighswood School?
On the Success Index (England), Leighswood School ranks higher (40.6 vs 29.7 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 Castlefort Academy and Leighswood School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castlefort Academy: 225. Leighswood School: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castlefort Academy and Leighswood School rank in West Midlands?
Castlefort Academy is 1287th of 1,690 and Leighswood School is 1018th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).