Edward the Elder Primary School vs Wednesfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 480 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
Wednesfield Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,025 students
| Measure | Edward the Elder Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Wednesfield Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #648 of 1,690 | #273 of 493 |
| National rank | #6551 of 15,697 | #2540 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 228 | 1,025 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 1,025 |
| Free school meals | 49.8% | 46% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.2 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.edwardtheelder.org.uk | www.wednesfieldacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Edward the Elder Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 38.4).
- •Wednesfield Academy is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 228.
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 Wednesfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Edward the Elder Primary School ranks higher (56.6 vs 38.4 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 Wednesfield Academy?
About 480 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. Wednesfield Academy: 1,025. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edward the Elder Primary School and Wednesfield Academy rank in West Midlands?
Edward the Elder Primary School is 648th of 1,690 and Wednesfield Academy is 273rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).