Holyhead Primary Academy vs Moorcroft Wood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holyhead Primary Academy
Wednesbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
261 students
Moorcroft Wood Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
260 students
| Measure | Holyhead Primary Academy Wednesbury, West Midlands | Moorcroft Wood Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1011 of 1,690 | #1676 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9944 of 15,697 | #15628 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 261 | 260 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 260 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 57.8% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Wednesbury | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holyheadprimary.academy | www.moorcroftwood.net |
The verdict
- •Holyhead Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.9 vs 4.4).
- •Holyhead Primary Academy is the larger school with 261 students compared with 260.
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 Holyhead Primary Academy better than Moorcroft Wood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holyhead Primary Academy ranks higher (40.9 vs 4.4 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 Holyhead Primary Academy and Moorcroft Wood Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wednesbury and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holyhead Primary Academy: 261. Moorcroft Wood Academy: 260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holyhead Primary Academy and Moorcroft Wood Academy rank in West Midlands?
Holyhead Primary Academy is 1011th of 1,690 and Moorcroft Wood Academy is 1676th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).