Rakegate Primary School vs St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rakegate Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
333 students
| Measure | Rakegate Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1521 of 1,690 | #370 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14429 of 15,697 | #3990 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 472 | 333 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 333 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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.rakegateprimary.co.uk/ | www.stanthonyscatholicschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.6 vs 17.0).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 41%).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Rakegate Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 333.
- •Rakegate Primary School is a local authority school while St Anthony's Catholic 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Rakegate Primary School better than St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy ranks higher (69.6 vs 17.0 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 Rakegate Primary School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rakegate Primary School: 472. St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy: 333. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rakegate Primary School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Rakegate Primary School is 1521st of 1,690 and St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy is 370th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).