Glenthorne Community Primary School vs Moat Hall Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 636 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
Moat Hall Primary Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
359 students
| Measure | Glenthorne Community Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | Moat Hall Primary Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #919 of 1,690 | #855 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9108 of 15,697 | #8493 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 269 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 75% |
| 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.moathall-castles.com |
The verdict
- •Moat Hall Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 44.8).
- •Moat Hall Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 66%).
- •Moat Hall Primary Academy is the larger school with 359 students compared with 269.
- •Glenthorne Community Primary School is a local authority school while Moat Hall Primary 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 Moat Hall Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Moat Hall Primary Academy ranks higher (47.7 vs 44.8 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 Moat Hall Primary Academy?
About 636 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glenthorne Community Primary School: 269. Moat Hall Primary Academy: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glenthorne Community Primary School and Moat Hall Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Glenthorne Community Primary School is 919th of 1,690 and Moat Hall Primary Academy is 855th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).