Fallings Park Primary School vs Long Knowle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fallings Park Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
685 students
Long Knowle Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
| Measure | Fallings Park Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Long Knowle Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1684 of 1,690 | #546 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15680 of 15,697 | #5591 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 685 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 685 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 62.9% | 45.6% |
| Capacity filled | 108.7% | 80.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.fallingspark.org.uk | www.longknowleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Long Knowle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.3 vs 2.3).
- •Fallings Park Primary School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 212.
- •Fallings Park Primary School is a academy school while Long Knowle 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 Fallings Park Primary School better than Long Knowle Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Long Knowle Primary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 2.3 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 Fallings Park Primary School and Long Knowle Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fallings Park Primary School: 685. Long Knowle Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fallings Park Primary School and Long Knowle Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Fallings Park Primary School is 1684th of 1,690 and Long Knowle Primary School is 546th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).