Erasmus Darwin Academy vs Watling Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,112 students
Watling Street Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Erasmus Darwin Academy Burntwood, West Midlands | Watling Street Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #140 of 493 | #1209 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1596 of 4,090 | #11684 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,112 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,112 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 102.6% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.14 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.8 | – |
| town | Burntwood | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.eda.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.watling-st.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Erasmus Darwin Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 32.8).
- •Erasmus Darwin Academy is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 235.
- •Erasmus Darwin Academy is a academy school while Watling Street Primary School is a local authority 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 Erasmus Darwin Academy better than Watling Street Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Erasmus Darwin Academy ranks higher (57.7 vs 32.8 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 Erasmus Darwin Academy and Watling Street Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Burntwood and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Erasmus Darwin Academy: 1,112. Watling Street Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Erasmus Darwin Academy and Watling Street Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Erasmus Darwin Academy is 140th of 493 and Watling Street Primary School is 1209th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).