Featherstone Academy vs St John's Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.6 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
St John's Primary Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
712 students
| Measure | Featherstone Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St John's Primary Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #521 of 1,690 | #490 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5356 of 15,697 | #5120 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 250 | 712 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 712 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 135.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 7% |
| 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.stjohns-eagle.com |
The verdict
- •St John's Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 62.3).
- •St John's Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 69%).
- •Featherstone Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •St John's Primary Academy is the larger school with 712 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 St John's Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Primary Academy ranks higher (63.6 vs 62.3 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 Featherstone Academy and St John's Primary Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Featherstone Academy: 250. St John's Primary Academy: 712. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Featherstone Academy and St John's Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Featherstone Academy is 521st of 1,690 and St John's Primary Academy is 490th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).