Moorcroft Wood Academy vs Wilkinson 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
Wilkinson Primary School
Bilston · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
480 students
| Measure | Moorcroft Wood Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Wilkinson Primary School Bilston, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1676 of 1,690 | #567 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15628 of 15,697 | #5832 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 260 | 480 |
| Pupils on roll | 260 | 480 |
| Free school meals | 57.8% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Bilston |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.moorcroftwood.net | www.wilkinsonprimaryschool.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wilkinson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 4.4).
- •Wilkinson Primary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 260.
- •Moorcroft Wood Academy is a academy school while Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wilkinson Primary School ranks higher (60.1 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 Wilkinson Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Bilston in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorcroft Wood Academy: 260. Wilkinson Primary School: 480. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorcroft Wood Academy and Wilkinson Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Moorcroft Wood Academy is 1676th of 1,690 and Wilkinson Primary School is 567th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).