Leighswood School vs St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leighswood School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
442 students
St John's Church of England Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
340 students
| Measure | Leighswood School Walsall, West Midlands | St John's Church of England Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1018 of 1,690 | #638 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10023 of 15,697 | #6460 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 442 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 15% |
| 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.leighswood.walsall.sch.uk/ | www.stjohnscewalsallwood.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 40.6).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 4%).
- •Leighswood School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 340.
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 Leighswood School better than St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 40.6 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 Leighswood School and St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leighswood School: 442. St John's Church of England Primary School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leighswood School and St John's Church of England Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Leighswood School is 1018th of 1,690 and St John's Church of England Primary School is 638th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).