Shire Oak Academy vs St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shire Oak Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,149 students
St John's Church of England Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
340 students
| Measure | Shire Oak Academy Walsall, West Midlands | St John's Church of England Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #435 of 493 | #638 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3713 of 4,090 | #6460 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,149 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,149 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 44.8% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.90 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.shireoakacademy.co.uk/ | www.stjohnscewalsallwood.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 17.3).
- •Shire Oak Academy is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 340.
- •Shire Oak Academy is a academy school while St John's Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Shire Oak Academy better than St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 17.3 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 Shire Oak Academy and St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shire Oak Academy: 1,149. St John's Church of England Primary School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shire Oak Academy and St John's Church of England Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Shire Oak Academy is 435th of 493 and St John's Church of England Primary School is 638th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).