Lapal Primary School vs Racemeadow Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lapal Primary School
Halesowen · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
360 students
Racemeadow Primary Academy
Atherstone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
360 students
| Measure | Lapal Primary School Halesowen, West Midlands | Racemeadow Primary Academy Atherstone, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #320 of 1,690 | #767 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3421 of 15,697 | #7628 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 360 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 6% |
| 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 | Halesowen | Atherstone |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lapal.dudley.sch.uk | www.racemeadow.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lapal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 51.7).
- •Lapal Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 71%).
- •Lapal Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
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 Lapal Primary School better than Racemeadow Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lapal Primary School ranks higher (72.5 vs 51.7 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 Lapal Primary School and Racemeadow Primary Academy?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Halesowen and Atherstone in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lapal Primary School: 360. Racemeadow Primary Academy: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lapal Primary School and Racemeadow Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Lapal Primary School is 320th of 1,690 and Racemeadow Primary Academy is 767th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).