Edward the Elder Primary School vs St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 588 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward the Elder Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
| Measure | Edward the Elder Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #648 of 1,690 | #1385 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6551 of 15,697 | #13127 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 228 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 49.8% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 85.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 7% |
| 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.edwardtheelder.org.uk | www.stthomasceacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Edward the Elder Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 25.3).
- •Edward the Elder Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 43%).
- •St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Edward the Elder Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 205.
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 Edward the Elder Primary School better than St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Edward the Elder Primary School ranks higher (56.6 vs 25.3 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 Edward the Elder Primary School and St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy?
About 588 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edward the Elder Primary School: 228. St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edward the Elder Primary School and St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Edward the Elder Primary School is 648th of 1,690 and St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy is 1385th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).