St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston vs St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
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.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Wednesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Willenhall · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,464 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Wednesbury, West Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Willenhall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #560 of 1,690 | #349 of 493 |
| National rank | #5753 of 15,697 | #3058 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 245 | 1,464 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 1,464 |
| Free school meals | 39.8% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 116.7% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.4 |
| town | Wednesbury | Willenhall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-josephs.walsall.sch.uk/ | www.st-thomasmore.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 28.1).
- •St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall is the larger school with 1,464 students compared with 245.
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston better than St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston ranks higher (60.5 vs 28.1 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston and St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Wednesbury and Willenhall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston: 245. St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall: 1,464. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston and St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall rank in West Midlands?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston is 560th of 1,690 and St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall is 349th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).