Christ Church Church of England Primary School vs Lyng Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Oldbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
Lyng Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
| Measure | Christ Church Church of England Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands | Lyng Primary School West Bromwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #974 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #9531 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | – | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 453 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | – | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Oldbury | West Bromwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.christchurchsandwell.co.uk/ | www.lyng.sandwell.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Lyng 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 Christ Church Church of England Primary School better than Lyng Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christ Church Church of England Primary School and Lyng Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oldbury and West Bromwich in West Midlands.
How do Christ Church Church of England Primary School and Lyng Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Christ Church Church of England Primary School is unranked and Lyng Primary School is 974th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).