Merridale Primary School vs St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km 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
St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
490 students
| Measure | Merridale Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1602 of 1,690 | #429 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15092 of 15,697 | #4574 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 240 | 490 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 490 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | 47.2% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.merridaleprimary.co.uk | www.stjudes.wolverhampton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.5 vs 11.6).
- •St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 490 students compared with 240.
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 St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (66.5 vs 11.6 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 Merridale Primary School and St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merridale Primary School: 240. St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy: 490. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merridale Primary School and St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Merridale Primary School is 1602nd of 1,690 and St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy is 429th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).