Ocker Hill Academy vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 7.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocker Hill Academy
Tipton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
248 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
| Measure | Ocker Hill Academy Tipton, West Midlands | St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #304 of 1,690 | #1056 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3331 of 15,697 | #10307 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 248 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 50.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 118.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 7% |
| 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 | Tipton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ockerhillacademy.co.uk | stpatrickscpa.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ocker Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 39.3).
- •Ocker Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 63%).
- •Ocker Hill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 7%).
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 Ocker Hill Academy better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ocker Hill Academy ranks higher (73.1 vs 39.3 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 Ocker Hill Academy and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Tipton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ocker Hill Academy: 248. St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ocker Hill Academy and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ocker Hill Academy is 304th of 1,690 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is 1056th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).