Moorlands Primary School vs Tameside Primary 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.
Moorlands Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
206 students
Tameside Primary Academy
Wednesbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
388 students
| Measure | Moorlands Primary School West Bromwich, West Midlands | Tameside Primary Academy Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1383 of 1,690 | #458 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13123 of 15,697 | #4831 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 206 | 388 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 388 |
| Free school meals | 41.7% | 53.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 61.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 17% |
| 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 | West Bromwich | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.moorlandsprimarysch.co.uk | tamesideprimary.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Tameside Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 25.3).
- •Tameside Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 55%).
- •Tameside Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 3%).
- •Tameside Primary Academy is the larger school with 388 students compared with 206.
- •Moorlands Primary School is a local authority school while Tameside Primary Academy is a academy 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 Moorlands Primary School better than Tameside Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Tameside Primary Academy ranks higher (65.1 vs 25.3 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 Moorlands Primary School and Tameside Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Bromwich and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorlands Primary School: 206. Tameside Primary Academy: 388. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorlands Primary School and Tameside Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Moorlands Primary School is 1383rd of 1,690 and Tameside Primary Academy is 458th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).