Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy vs St Francis Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 685 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,419 students
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Walsall, West Midlands | St Francis Catholic Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #398 of 493 | #802 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3355 of 4,090 | #8000 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,419 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,419 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 45.6% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.07 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.8 | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.scacademy.co.uk | www.st-francis-p.walsall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.0 vs 22.6).
- •Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 207.
- •Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is a academy school while St Francis Catholic Primary School 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 Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy better than St Francis Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 22.6 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 Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy and St Francis Catholic Primary School?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy: 1,419. St Francis Catholic Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy and St Francis Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is 398th of 493 and St Francis Catholic Primary School is 802nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).