Glenthorne Community Primary School vs Landywood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km 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
Landywood Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
408 students
| Measure | Glenthorne Community Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | Landywood Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #919 of 1,690 | #984 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9108 of 15,697 | #9658 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 269 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.glenthorne.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.landywoodprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Glenthorne Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.8 vs 42.3).
- •Glenthorne Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 62%).
- •Landywood Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 269.
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 Landywood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Glenthorne Community Primary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 42.3 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 Glenthorne Community Primary School and Landywood Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glenthorne Community Primary School: 269. Landywood Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glenthorne Community Primary School and Landywood Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Glenthorne Community Primary School is 919th of 1,690 and Landywood Primary School is 984th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).