Greenfield Primary School vs St Francis Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 488 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenfield Primary School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
244 students
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Greenfield Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | St Francis Catholic Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1641 of 1,690 | #802 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15355 of 15,697 | #8000 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 244 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 34% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.greenfield.walsall.sch.uk/ | www.st-francis-p.walsall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.0 vs 8.8).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 34%).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Greenfield Primary School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 207.
- •Greenfield Primary School is a academy school while St Francis 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 Greenfield Primary School better than St Francis Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 8.8 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 Greenfield Primary School and St Francis Catholic Primary School?
About 488 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenfield Primary School: 244. St Francis Catholic Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenfield Primary School and St Francis Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Greenfield Primary School is 1641st of 1,690 and St Francis Catholic Primary School is 802nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).