Grace Mary Primary School vs Rowley Hall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Mary Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
241 students
Rowley Hall Primary School
Rowley Regis · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
585 students
| Measure | Grace Mary Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands | Rowley Hall Primary School Rowley Regis, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #327 of 1,690 | #1579 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3465 of 15,697 | #14879 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 241 | 585 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 585 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 44.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Oldbury | Rowley Regis |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.gracemary.co.uk/ | www.rowleyhall.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Grace Mary Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 13.4).
- •Rowley Hall Primary School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 241.
- •Grace Mary Primary School is a local authority school while Rowley Hall Primary School 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 Grace Mary Primary School better than Rowley Hall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grace Mary Primary School ranks higher (72.3 vs 13.4 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 Mary Primary School and Rowley Hall Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oldbury and Rowley Regis in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grace Mary Primary School: 241. Rowley Hall Primary School: 585. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grace Mary Primary School and Rowley Hall Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Grace Mary Primary School is 327th of 1,690 and Rowley Hall Primary School is 1579th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).