St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School vs St John's CofE (C) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
St John's CofE (C) Primary School
Dudley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
| Measure | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St John's CofE (C) Primary School Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #810 of 1,690 | #1163 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8044 of 15,697 | #11229 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 100 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stbernadetteswombourne.org.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 35.1).
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 77.
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while St John's CofE (C) 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 St John's CofE (C) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (49.8 vs 35.1 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 St John's CofE (C) Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School: 100. St John's CofE (C) Primary School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and St John's CofE (C) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is 810th of 1,690 and St John's CofE (C) Primary School is 1163rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).