Palfrey Infant School vs Park Hall Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palfrey Infant School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
310 students
Park Hall Infant Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
310 students
| Measure | Palfrey Infant School Walsall, West Midlands | Park Hall Infant Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1469 of 1,690 | #77 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13827 of 15,697 | #935 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 310 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 310 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.palfreyinfant.co.uk | www.parkhall-inf.walsall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Park Hall Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.9 vs 21.0).
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 Palfrey Infant School better than Park Hall Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Park Hall Infant Academy ranks higher (88.9 vs 21.0 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 Palfrey Infant School and Park Hall Infant Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Palfrey Infant School: 310. Park Hall Infant Academy: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Palfrey Infant School and Park Hall Infant Academy rank in West Midlands?
Palfrey Infant School is 1469th of 1,690 and Park Hall Infant Academy is 77th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).