Christ Church CofE Primary School vs Woodside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 75 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Bilston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
557 students
Woodside Primary School
Oswestry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
558 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School Bilston, West Midlands | Woodside Primary School Oswestry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1179 of 1,690 | #1093 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11398 of 15,697 | #10632 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 557 | 558 |
| Pupils on roll | 557 | 558 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 110.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 5% |
| 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 | Bilston | Oswestry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.christchurchprimary.org | www.woodsideschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.9 vs 34.1).
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 56%).
- •Woodside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 1%).
- •Woodside Primary School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 557.
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 CofE Primary School better than Woodside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodside Primary School ranks higher (37.9 vs 34.1 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 CofE Primary School and Woodside Primary School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Bilston and Oswestry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School: 557. Woodside Primary School: 558. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School and Woodside Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Christ Church CofE Primary School is 1179th of 1,690 and Woodside Primary School is 1093rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).