Moorcroft Wood Academy vs Wednesbury Oak Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 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
Wednesbury Oak Academy
Tipton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
439 students
| Measure | Moorcroft Wood Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Wednesbury Oak Academy Tipton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1676 of 1,690 | #1133 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15628 of 15,697 | #10996 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 260 | 439 |
| Pupils on roll | 260 | 439 |
| Free school meals | 57.8% | 44.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Tipton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.moorcroftwood.net | www.wednesburyoak.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wednesbury Oak Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.3 vs 4.4).
- •Wednesbury Oak Academy is the larger school with 439 students compared with 260.
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 Wednesbury Oak Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wednesbury Oak Academy ranks higher (36.3 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 Wednesbury Oak Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Tipton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorcroft Wood Academy: 260. Wednesbury Oak Academy: 439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorcroft Wood Academy and Wednesbury Oak Academy rank in West Midlands?
Moorcroft Wood Academy is 1676th of 1,690 and Wednesbury Oak Academy is 1133rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).