Goldsmith Primary Academy vs Sunshine Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 670 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
Sunshine Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
150 students
| Measure | Goldsmith Primary Academy Harden, West Midlands | Sunshine Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #652 of 1,690 | #1688 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6581 of 15,697 | #15689 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 482 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 65.7% | 65.4% |
| Capacity filled | 153% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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.sunshine.lhmat.com/ |
The verdict
- •Goldsmith Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 1.6).
- •Goldsmith Primary Academy is the larger school with 482 students compared with 150.
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 Sunshine Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Goldsmith Primary Academy ranks higher (56.5 vs 1.6 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 Sunshine Academy?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Harden and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goldsmith Primary Academy: 482. Sunshine Academy: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goldsmith Primary Academy and Sunshine Academy rank in West Midlands?
Goldsmith Primary Academy is 652nd of 1,690 and Sunshine Academy is 1688th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).