Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School vs St Edmund's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
244 students
St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,171 students
| Measure | Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St Edmund's Catholic Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1049 of 1,690 | #149 of 493 |
| National rank | #10255 of 15,697 | #1681 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 244 | 1,171 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 1,171 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 130.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.8 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.christchurchfederation.co.uk/ | www.stedmundscloud.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 39.5).
- •St Edmund's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 244.
- •Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School is a local authority school while St Edmund's Catholic 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) Junior School better than St Edmund's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund's Catholic Academy ranks higher (55.8 vs 39.5 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) Junior School and St Edmund's Catholic Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School: 244. St Edmund's Catholic Academy: 1,171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School and St Edmund's Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School is 1049th of 1,690 and St Edmund's Catholic Academy is 149th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).