Merridale Primary School vs Progress Schools - Wolverhampton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 969 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merridale Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton
School Street · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
17 students
| Measure | Merridale Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Progress Schools - Wolverhampton School Street, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1602 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #15092 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 240 | 17 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 17 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Wolverhampton | School Street |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.merridaleprimary.co.uk | www.progress-schools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Merridale Primary School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 17.
- •Merridale Primary School is a academy school while Progress Schools - Wolverhampton is a independent 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 Merridale Primary School better than Progress Schools - Wolverhampton?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Merridale Primary School and Progress Schools - Wolverhampton?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and School Street in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merridale Primary School: 240. Progress Schools - Wolverhampton: 17. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merridale Primary School and Progress Schools - Wolverhampton rank in West Midlands?
Merridale Primary School is 1602nd of 1,690 and Progress Schools - Wolverhampton is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).