Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School vs Shire Oak Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
Shire Oak Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,149 students
| Measure | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | Shire Oak Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1495 of 1,690 | #435 of 493 |
| National rank | #14114 of 15,697 | #3713 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 197 | 1,149 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 1,149 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 44.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 41.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holy-trinity.walsall.sch.uk | www.shireoakacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.2 vs 17.3).
- •Shire Oak Academy is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 197.
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Shire Oak Academy 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 Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School better than Shire Oak Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School ranks higher (19.2 vs 17.3 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 Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School and Shire Oak Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School: 197. Shire Oak Academy: 1,149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School and Shire Oak Academy rank in West Midlands?
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is 1495th of 1,690 and Shire Oak Academy is 435th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).