St John's Church of England Primary School vs Walsall Wood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 565 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Church of England Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
340 students
Walsall Wood School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | St John's Church of England Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | Walsall Wood School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #638 of 1,690 | #288 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6460 of 15,697 | #3170 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 340 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 340 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 20% |
| 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.stjohnscewalsallwood.co.uk | www.walsallwoodschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Walsall Wood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 57.0).
- •Walsall Wood School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 64%).
- •Walsall Wood School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 15%).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 231.
- •St John's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Walsall Wood School 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 St John's Church of England Primary School better than Walsall Wood School?
On the Success Index (England), Walsall Wood School ranks higher (74.0 vs 57.0 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 St John's Church of England Primary School and Walsall Wood School?
About 565 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Church of England Primary School: 340. Walsall Wood School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Church of England Primary School and Walsall Wood School rank in West Midlands?
St John's Church of England Primary School is 638th of 1,690 and Walsall Wood School is 288th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).