Salisbury Primary School vs Woods Bank Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salisbury Primary School
Wednesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
317 students
Woods Bank Academy
Wednesbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
303 students
| Measure | Salisbury Primary School Wednesbury, West Midlands | Woods Bank Academy Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1009 of 1,690 | #1078 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9910 of 15,697 | #10500 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 317 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 66.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Wednesbury | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.salisbury.walsall.sch.uk | www.woodsbank.org |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.1 vs 38.4).
- •Woods Bank Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 67%).
- •Salisbury Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Salisbury Primary School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 303.
- •Salisbury Primary School is a local authority school while Woods Bank 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 Salisbury Primary School better than Woods Bank Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Salisbury Primary School ranks higher (41.1 vs 38.4 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 Salisbury Primary School and Woods Bank Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wednesbury and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Salisbury Primary School: 317. Woods Bank Academy: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Salisbury Primary School and Woods Bank Academy rank in West Midlands?
Salisbury Primary School is 1009th of 1,690 and Woods Bank Academy is 1078th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).