Pelsall Village School vs Rivers Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pelsall Village School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
259 students
Rivers Primary Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
463 students
| Measure | Pelsall Village School Walsall, West Midlands | Rivers Primary Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1660 of 1,690 | #1312 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15533 of 15,697 | #12445 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 259 | 463 |
| Pupils on roll | 259 | 463 |
| Free school meals | 43.5% | 51% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 100.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 18% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.pelsallvillage.co.uk | www.riversprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Rivers Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.9 vs 6.4).
- •Rivers Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 18%).
- •Rivers Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Rivers Primary Academy is the larger school with 463 students compared with 259.
- •Pelsall Village School is a local authority school while Rivers Primary Academy is a academy 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 Pelsall Village School better than Rivers Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rivers Primary Academy ranks higher (28.9 vs 6.4 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 Pelsall Village School and Rivers Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pelsall Village School: 259. Rivers Primary Academy: 463. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pelsall Village School and Rivers Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Pelsall Village School is 1660th of 1,690 and Rivers Primary Academy is 1312th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).