Grace Academy Darlaston vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 780 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Academy Darlaston
Wednesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,059 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Wednesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
| Measure | Grace Academy Darlaston Wednesbury, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #403 of 493 | #560 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3378 of 4,090 | #5753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,059 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,059 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 56.2% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.0 | – |
| town | Wednesbury | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk/ | www.st-josephs.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 22.1).
- •Grace Academy Darlaston is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 245.
- •Grace Academy Darlaston is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston 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 Grace Academy Darlaston better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston ranks higher (60.5 vs 22.1 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 Grace Academy Darlaston and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston?
About 780 m in a straight line, between Wednesbury and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grace Academy Darlaston: 1,059. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grace Academy Darlaston and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston rank in West Midlands?
Grace Academy Darlaston is 403rd of 493 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston is 560th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).