Delves Infant School vs Matchborough First School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delves Infant School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
335 students
Matchborough First School Academy
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
335 students
| Measure | Delves Infant School Walsall, West Midlands | Matchborough First School Academy Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #950 of 1,690 | #1177 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9333 of 15,697 | #11387 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 335 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 335 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 124.1% | 108.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Redditch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.delvesinfantschool.co.uk | www.matchboroughschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Delves Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 34.2).
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 Delves Infant School better than Matchborough First School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Delves Infant School ranks higher (43.7 vs 34.2 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 Delves Infant School and Matchborough First School Academy?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Delves Infant School: 335. Matchborough First School Academy: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Delves Infant School and Matchborough First School Academy rank in West Midlands?
Delves Infant School is 950th of 1,690 and Matchborough First School Academy is 1177th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).