Castlefort Academy vs Millfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.9 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
Millfield Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | Castlefort Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Millfield Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1287 of 1,690 | #885 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12258 of 15,697 | #8862 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 225 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 47.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.5% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.millfieldschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Millfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 29.7).
- •Castlefort Academy is the larger school with 225 students compared with 217.
- •Castlefort Academy is a academy school while Millfield Primary 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 Millfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Millfield Primary School ranks higher (46.1 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 Millfield Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castlefort Academy: 225. Millfield Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castlefort Academy and Millfield Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Castlefort Academy is 1287th of 1,690 and Millfield Primary School is 885th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).