Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School vs Walkwood Church of England Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
297 students
Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Redditch · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
627 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Redditch, West Midlands | Walkwood Church of England Middle School Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #104 of 1,690 | #171 of 493 |
| National rank | #1255 of 15,697 | #1861 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 297 | 627 |
| Pupils on roll | 297 | 627 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| 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 | Redditch | Redditch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.mountcarmelfirstschool.co.uk | www.walkwoodms.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 52.4).
- •Walkwood Church of England Middle School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 297.
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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School better than Walkwood Church of England Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School ranks higher (86.3 vs 52.4 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School and Walkwood Church of England Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Redditch and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School: 297. Walkwood Church of England Middle School: 627. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School and Walkwood Church of England Middle School rank in West Midlands?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School is 104th of 1,690 and Walkwood Church of England Middle School is 171st of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).