St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston vs Woods Bank Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 265 m 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
Woods Bank Academy
Wednesbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
303 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Wednesbury, West Midlands | Woods Bank Academy Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #560 of 1,690 | #1078 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5753 of 15,697 | #10500 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 245 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 39.8% | 66.9% |
| Capacity filled | 116.7% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | Wednesbury | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-josephs.walsall.sch.uk/ | www.woodsbank.org |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 38.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 72%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Woods Bank Academy is the larger school with 303 students compared with 245.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston is a local authority school while Woods Bank Academy 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston better than Woods Bank Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston ranks higher (60.5 vs 38.4 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 Woods Bank Academy?
About 265 m in a straight line, between Wednesbury and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston: 245. Woods Bank Academy: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston and Woods Bank Academy rank in West Midlands?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston is 560th of 1,690 and Woods Bank Academy is 1078th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).