St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School vs Watling Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 760 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
104 students
Watling Street Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | Watling Street Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1515 of 1,690 | #1209 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14392 of 15,697 | #11684 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 104 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 49.5% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.stbernadette.walsall.sch.uk | www.watling-st.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Watling Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.8 vs 17.3).
- •Watling Street Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 52%).
- •Watling Street Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Watling Street Primary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 104.
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Watling Street 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 St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School better than Watling Street Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Watling Street Primary School ranks higher (32.8 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 St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and Watling Street Primary School?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School: 104. Watling Street Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and Watling Street Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is 1515th of 1,690 and Watling Street Primary School is 1209th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).