Glenthorne Community Primary School vs Great Wyrley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 832 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenthorne Community Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
269 students
Great Wyrley Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
606 students
| Measure | Glenthorne Community Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | Great Wyrley Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #919 of 1,690 | #345 of 493 |
| National rank | #9108 of 15,697 | #3038 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 269 | 606 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 606 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 54.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.5 |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.glenthorne.staffs.sch.uk/ | greatwyrleyacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Glenthorne Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.8 vs 28.5).
- •Great Wyrley Academy is the larger school with 606 students compared with 269.
- •Glenthorne Community Primary School is a local authority school while Great Wyrley Academy is a academy 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 Glenthorne Community Primary School better than Great Wyrley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Glenthorne Community Primary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 28.5 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 Glenthorne Community Primary School and Great Wyrley Academy?
About 832 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glenthorne Community Primary School: 269. Great Wyrley Academy: 606. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glenthorne Community Primary School and Great Wyrley Academy rank in West Midlands?
Glenthorne Community Primary School is 919th of 1,690 and Great Wyrley Academy is 345th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).