Great Wyrley Academy vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 322 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Wyrley Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
606 students
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
| Measure | Great Wyrley Academy Walsall, West Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #345 of 493 | #82 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3038 of 4,090 | #1010 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 606 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 606 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 54.2% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.5 | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | greatwyrleyacademy.org.uk | www.stthomasmoreprimarygreatwyrley.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 28.5).
- •Great Wyrley Academy is the larger school with 606 students compared with 208.
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 Great Wyrley Academy better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School ranks higher (88.3 vs 28.5 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 Great Wyrley Academy and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 322 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Wyrley Academy: 606. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Wyrley Academy and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Great Wyrley Academy is 345th of 493 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 82nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).