Mesty Croft Primary vs Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 636 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesty Croft Primary
Wednesbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Wednesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,119 students
| Measure | Mesty Croft Primary Wednesbury, West Midlands | Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1473 of 1,690 | #412 of 493 |
| National rank | #13905 of 15,697 | #3503 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 410 | 1,119 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 1,119 |
| Free school meals | 47% | 49.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wednesbury | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.mestycroftacademy.co.uk | www.woacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (20.5 vs 20.5).
- •Wodensborough Ormiston Academy is the larger school with 1,119 students compared with 410.
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 Mesty Croft Primary better than Wodensborough Ormiston Academy?
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 Mesty Croft Primary and Wodensborough Ormiston Academy?
About 636 m in a straight line, between Wednesbury and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mesty Croft Primary: 410. Wodensborough Ormiston Academy: 1,119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mesty Croft Primary and Wodensborough Ormiston Academy rank in West Midlands?
Mesty Croft Primary is 1473rd of 1,690 and Wodensborough Ormiston Academy is 412th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).