Mesty Croft Primary vs Wood Green Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 960 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
Wood Green Junior School
Wednesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
340 students
| Measure | Mesty Croft Primary Wednesbury, West Midlands | Wood Green Junior School Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1473 of 1,690 | #1112 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13905 of 15,697 | #10804 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 410 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 47% | 42.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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 | Wednesbury | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.mestycroftacademy.co.uk | www.albertpritchard-woodgreen.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wood Green Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.1 vs 20.5).
- •Wood Green Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 46%).
- •Wood Green Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Mesty Croft Primary is the larger school with 410 students compared with 340.
- •Mesty Croft Primary is a academy school while Wood Green Junior School is a local authority 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 Mesty Croft Primary better than Wood Green Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Wood Green Junior School ranks higher (37.1 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 Mesty Croft Primary and Wood Green Junior School?
About 960 m in a straight line, between Wednesbury and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mesty Croft Primary: 410. Wood Green Junior School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mesty Croft Primary and Wood Green Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Mesty Croft Primary is 1473rd of 1,690 and Wood Green Junior School is 1112th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).