Eastfield Primary School vs SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastfield Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
400 students
SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Eastfield Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1150 of 1,690 | #305 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11125 of 15,697 | #3333 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 400 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 61.5% | 47.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 29% |
| 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 | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.eastfieldprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.ssmaryandjohns.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 35.6).
- •SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 67%).
- •SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 2%).
- •Eastfield Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 229.
- •Eastfield Primary School is a local authority school while SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy 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 Eastfield Primary School better than SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy ranks higher (73.1 vs 35.6 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 Eastfield Primary School and SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eastfield Primary School: 400. SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eastfield Primary School and SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Eastfield Primary School is 1150th of 1,690 and SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy is 305th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).