Newbridge Preparatory School vs St Edmund's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 448 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newbridge Preparatory School
Wolverhampton · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
133 students
St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,171 students
| Measure | Newbridge Preparatory School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St Edmund's Catholic Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #149 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #1681 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 133 | 1,171 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 1,171 |
| Free school meals | – | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.9% | 130.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.8 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.newbridgeprepschool.org.uk | www.stedmundscloud.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 133.
- •Newbridge Preparatory School is a independent school while St Edmund's Catholic 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 Newbridge Preparatory School better than St Edmund's Catholic Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newbridge Preparatory School and St Edmund's Catholic Academy?
About 448 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newbridge Preparatory School: 133. St Edmund's Catholic Academy: 1,171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newbridge Preparatory School and St Edmund's Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Newbridge Preparatory School is unranked and St Edmund's Catholic Academy is 149th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).