Ercall Wood Academy vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ercall Wood Academy
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
971 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Ercall Wood Academy Telford, West Midlands | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #236 of 493 | #606 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2329 of 4,090 | #6213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 971 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 971 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | ercallwood.lct.education/ | www.blessededwardcampion.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 42.5).
- •Ercall Wood Academy is the larger school with 971 students compared with 227.
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 Ercall Wood Academy better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (58.3 vs 42.5 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 Ercall Wood Academy and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ercall Wood Academy: 971. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ercall Wood Academy and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ercall Wood Academy is 236th of 493 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 606th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).