Old Church Church of England C Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 478 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Church Church of England C Primary School
Wednesbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Wednesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
| Measure | Old Church Church of England C Primary School Wednesbury, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1590 of 1,690 | #560 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14987 of 15,697 | #5753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 431 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 45.7% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Wednesbury | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.old-church.walsall.sch.uk/ | www.st-josephs.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 12.5).
- •Old Church Church of England C Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 245.
- •Old Church Church of England C Primary School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston 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 Old Church Church of England C Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston ranks higher (60.5 vs 12.5 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 Old Church Church of England C Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston?
About 478 m in a straight line, between Wednesbury and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Church Church of England C Primary School: 431. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Church Church of England C Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston rank in West Midlands?
Old Church Church of England C Primary School is 1590th of 1,690 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston is 560th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).