Joseph Leckie Academy vs Whitehall Junior Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 893 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Leckie Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,524 students
Whitehall Junior Community School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
340 students
| Measure | Joseph Leckie Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Whitehall Junior Community School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #340 of 493 | #1092 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3003 of 4,090 | #10630 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,524 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,524 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 46.8% |
| Capacity filled | 107.8% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.josephleckieacademy.co.uk/ | www.whitehall-j.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whitehall Junior Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.9 vs 29.1).
- •Joseph Leckie Academy is the larger school with 1,524 students compared with 340.
- •Joseph Leckie Academy is a academy school while Whitehall Junior Community 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 Joseph Leckie Academy better than Whitehall Junior Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitehall Junior Community School ranks higher (37.9 vs 29.1 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 Joseph Leckie Academy and Whitehall Junior Community School?
About 893 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Joseph Leckie Academy: 1,524. Whitehall Junior Community School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Joseph Leckie Academy and Whitehall Junior Community School rank in West Midlands?
Joseph Leckie Academy is 340th of 493 and Whitehall Junior Community School is 1092nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).