Colton Hills Community School vs Goldthorn Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 881 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colton Hills Community School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,163 students
Goldthorn Park Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
| Measure | Colton Hills Community School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Goldthorn Park Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #434 of 493 | #842 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3708 of 4,090 | #8380 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,163 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,163 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 56.3% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.5 | – |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | coltonhills.co.uk/ | www.goldthornpark.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Goldthorn Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 17.3).
- •Colton Hills Community School is the larger school with 1,163 students compared with 436.
- •Colton Hills Community School is a local authority school while Goldthorn Park Primary School 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 Colton Hills Community School better than Goldthorn Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Goldthorn Park Primary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 17.3 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 Colton Hills Community School and Goldthorn Park Primary School?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colton Hills Community School: 1,163. Goldthorn Park Primary School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colton Hills Community School and Goldthorn Park Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Colton Hills Community School is 434th of 493 and Goldthorn Park Primary School is 842nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).