Merridale Primary School vs Wolverhampton Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 601 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
Wolverhampton Grammar School
Wolverhampton · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
739 students
| Measure | Merridale Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Wolverhampton Grammar School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1602 of 1,690 | #407 of 493 |
| National rank | #15092 of 15,697 | #3435 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 240 | 739 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 739 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 27.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.7 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.merridaleprimary.co.uk | www.wgs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wolverhampton Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.4 vs 11.6).
- •Wolverhampton Grammar School is the larger school with 739 students compared with 240.
- •Merridale Primary School is a academy school while Wolverhampton Grammar School 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 Wolverhampton Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Wolverhampton Grammar School ranks higher (21.4 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 Wolverhampton Grammar School?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merridale Primary School: 240. Wolverhampton Grammar School: 739. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merridale Primary School and Wolverhampton Grammar School rank in West Midlands?
Merridale Primary School is 1602nd of 1,690 and Wolverhampton Grammar School is 407th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).