Old Church Church of England C Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km 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 Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Willenhall · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,464 students
| Measure | Old Church Church of England C Primary School Wednesbury, West Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Willenhall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1590 of 1,690 | #349 of 493 |
| National rank | #14987 of 15,697 | #3058 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 431 | 1,464 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 1,464 |
| Free school meals | 45.7% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.4 |
| town | Wednesbury | Willenhall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.old-church.walsall.sch.uk/ | www.st-thomasmore.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.1 vs 12.5).
- •St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall is the larger school with 1,464 students compared with 431.
- •Old Church Church of England C Primary School is a academy school while St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall 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 Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall ranks higher (28.1 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 Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Wednesbury and Willenhall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Church Church of England C Primary School: 431. St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall: 1,464. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Church Church of England C Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall rank in West Midlands?
Old Church Church of England C Primary School is 1590th of 1,690 and St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall is 349th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).