Palmers Cross Primary School vs St Michael's CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmers Cross Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
224 students
| Measure | Palmers Cross Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1008 of 1,690 | #1204 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9909 of 15,697 | #11660 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 223 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.palmerscross.org.uk | www.stmichaelscofeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Palmers Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.1 vs 32.9).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 224 students compared with 223.
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 Palmers Cross Primary School better than St Michael's CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Palmers Cross Primary School ranks higher (41.1 vs 32.9 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 Palmers Cross Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Palmers Cross Primary School: 223. St Michael's CofE Primary Academy: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Palmers Cross Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Palmers Cross Primary School is 1008th of 1,690 and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy is 1204th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).