Goldsmith Primary Academy vs St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 869 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldsmith Primary Academy
Harden · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
482 students
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
296 students
| Measure | Goldsmith Primary Academy Harden, West Midlands | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #652 of 1,690 | #127 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6581 of 15,697 | #1506 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 482 | 296 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 296 |
| Free school meals | 65.7% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 153% | 102.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 24% |
| 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 | Harden | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.goldsmithprimary.org.uk/ | www.st-thomas.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 56.5).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 75%).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 9%).
- •Goldsmith Primary Academy is the larger school with 482 students compared with 296.
- •Goldsmith Primary Academy is a academy school while St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Goldsmith Primary Academy better than St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 56.5 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 Goldsmith Primary Academy and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Harden and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goldsmith Primary Academy: 482. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: 296. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goldsmith Primary Academy and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Goldsmith Primary Academy is 652nd of 1,690 and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is 127th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).