Moorcroft Wood Academy vs Pinfold Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorcroft Wood Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
260 students
Pinfold Street Primary School
Wednesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
410 students
| Measure | Moorcroft Wood Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Pinfold Street Primary School Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1676 of 1,690 | #1547 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15628 of 15,697 | #14657 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 260 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 260 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 57.8% | 53.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.moorcroftwood.net | www.pinfoldstreetprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pinfold Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.3 vs 4.4).
- •Pinfold Street Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 260.
- •Moorcroft Wood Academy is a academy school while Pinfold Street Primary 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 Moorcroft Wood Academy better than Pinfold Street Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pinfold Street Primary School ranks higher (15.3 vs 4.4 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 Moorcroft Wood Academy and Pinfold Street Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorcroft Wood Academy: 260. Pinfold Street Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorcroft Wood Academy and Pinfold Street Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Moorcroft Wood Academy is 1676th of 1,690 and Pinfold Street Primary School is 1547th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).