Lower Farm Academy vs Mesty Croft Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Farm Academy
Nuneaton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
410 students
Mesty Croft Primary
Wednesbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
| Measure | Lower Farm Academy Nuneaton, West Midlands | Mesty Croft Primary Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #640 of 1,690 | #1473 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6480 of 15,697 | #13905 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 47% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Nuneaton | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | lowerfarmacademy.org/ | www.mestycroftacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lower Farm Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 20.5).
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 Lower Farm Academy better than Mesty Croft Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Lower Farm Academy ranks higher (56.9 vs 20.5 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 Lower Farm Academy and Mesty Croft Primary?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lower Farm Academy: 410. Mesty Croft Primary: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lower Farm Academy and Mesty Croft Primary rank in West Midlands?
Lower Farm Academy is 640th of 1,690 and Mesty Croft Primary is 1473rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).