Northwood Park Primary School vs Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Park Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
609 students
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,222 students
| Measure | Northwood Park Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1575 of 1,690 | #413 of 493 |
| National rank | #14855 of 15,697 | #3515 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 609 | 1,222 |
| Pupils on roll | 609 | 1,222 |
| Free school meals | 51.2% | 57.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 116.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.9 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.northwoodparkprimary.co.uk | www.olsc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.3 vs 13.6).
- •Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 609.
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 Northwood Park Primary School better than Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy ranks higher (20.3 vs 13.6 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 Northwood Park Primary School and Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northwood Park Primary School: 609. Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy: 1,222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northwood Park Primary School and Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Northwood Park Primary School is 1575th of 1,690 and Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy is 413th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).