Croft Academy vs North Walsall Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 549 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croft Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students
North Walsall Primary Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
| Measure | Croft Academy Walsall, West Midlands | North Walsall Primary Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1079 of 1,690 | #1288 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10506 of 15,697 | #12289 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 246 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 68% | 49.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.croftacademy.org | www.nwpa.attrust.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Croft Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 29.6).
- •Croft Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Croft Academy is the larger school with 246 students compared with 234.
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 North Walsall Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Croft Academy ranks higher (38.3 vs 29.6 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 North Walsall Primary Academy?
About 549 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croft Academy: 246. North Walsall Primary Academy: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croft Academy and North Walsall Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Croft Academy is 1079th of 1,690 and North Walsall Primary Academy is 1288th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).