Croft Academy vs Lillington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 45 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croft Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students
Lillington Primary School
Leamington Spa · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
247 students
| Measure | Croft Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Lillington Primary School Leamington Spa, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1079 of 1,690 | #1646 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10506 of 15,697 | #15407 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 246 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 68% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 46.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Walsall | Leamington Spa |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.croftacademy.org | www.lillingtonprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Croft Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 8.3).
- •Croft Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 33%).
- •Croft Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Lillington Primary School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 246.
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 Croft Academy better than Lillington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Croft Academy ranks higher (38.3 vs 8.3 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 Croft Academy and Lillington Primary School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Leamington Spa in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croft Academy: 246. Lillington Primary School: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croft Academy and Lillington Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Croft Academy is 1079th of 1,690 and Lillington Primary School is 1646th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).