Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School vs Woods Bank Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
Kingswinford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
303 students
Woods Bank Academy
Wednesbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
303 students
| Measure | Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School Kingswinford, West Midlands | Woods Bank Academy Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #192 of 1,690 | #1078 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2163 of 15,697 | #10500 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 303 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 66.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Kingswinford | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.chur-ascen.dudley.sch.uk | www.woodsbank.org |
The verdict
- •Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 38.4).
- •Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 72%).
- •Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
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 Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School better than Woods Bank Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 38.4 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 Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School and Woods Bank Academy?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Kingswinford and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School: 303. Woods Bank Academy: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School and Woods Bank Academy rank in West Midlands?
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School is 192nd of 1,690 and Woods Bank Academy is 1078th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).