Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School vs Smestow Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 992 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
203 students
Smestow Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
589 students
| Measure | Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Smestow Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #736 of 1,690 | #371 of 493 |
| National rank | #7339 of 15,697 | #3188 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 203 | 589 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 589 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 59.1% |
| Capacity filled | 112.8% | 58.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.5 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.christchurchfederation.co.uk/ | www.smestowacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 25.1).
- •Smestow Academy is the larger school with 589 students compared with 203.
- •Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Smestow Academy 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 Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School better than Smestow Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (53.0 vs 25.1 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 Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School and Smestow Academy?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School: 203. Smestow Academy: 589. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School and Smestow Academy rank in West Midlands?
Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School is 736th of 1,690 and Smestow Academy is 371st of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).