Foxyards Primary School vs St Pauls Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foxyards Primary School
Tipton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
338 students
St Pauls Church of England Academy
Tipton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
195 students
| Measure | Foxyards Primary School Tipton, West Midlands | St Pauls Church of England Academy Tipton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #841 of 1,690 | #584 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8379 of 15,697 | #6039 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 338 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 107.3% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 14% |
| 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 | Tipton | Tipton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.foxyardsacademy.com | www.st-pauls.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Pauls Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 48.2).
- •St Pauls Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 64%).
- •St Pauls Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •Foxyards Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 195.
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 Foxyards Primary School better than St Pauls Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Pauls Church of England Academy ranks higher (59.1 vs 48.2 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 Foxyards Primary School and St Pauls Church of England Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tipton and Tipton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Foxyards Primary School: 338. St Pauls Church of England Academy: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Foxyards Primary School and St Pauls Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Foxyards Primary School is 841st of 1,690 and St Pauls Church of England Academy is 584th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).