Featherstone Academy vs Northwood Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Featherstone Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
250 students
Northwood Park Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
609 students
| Measure | Featherstone Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Northwood Park Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #521 of 1,690 | #1575 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5356 of 15,697 | #14855 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 250 | 609 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 609 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 51.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 4% |
| 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 | featherstoneacademy.co.uk | www.northwoodparkprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Featherstone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 13.6).
- •Featherstone Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 33%).
- •Featherstone Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 4%).
- •Northwood Park Primary School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 250.
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 Featherstone Academy better than Northwood Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Featherstone Academy ranks higher (62.3 vs 13.6 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 Featherstone Academy and Northwood Park Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Featherstone Academy: 250. Northwood Park Primary School: 609. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Featherstone Academy and Northwood Park Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Featherstone Academy is 521st of 1,690 and Northwood Park Primary School is 1575th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).