Moat Hall Primary Academy vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 573 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moat Hall Primary Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
359 students
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
| Measure | Moat Hall Primary Academy Walsall, West Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #855 of 1,690 | #82 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8493 of 15,697 | #1010 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 359 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.moathall-castles.com | www.stthomasmoreprimarygreatwyrley.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 47.7).
- •Moat Hall Primary Academy is the larger school with 359 students compared with 208.
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 Moat Hall Primary Academy better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School ranks higher (88.3 vs 47.7 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 Moat Hall Primary Academy and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 573 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moat Hall Primary Academy: 359. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moat Hall Primary Academy and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Moat Hall Primary Academy is 855th of 1,690 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 82nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).