Abbey Infant School vs Bristnall Hall Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Infant School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
280 students
Bristnall Hall Academy
Oldbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,088 students
| Measure | Abbey Infant School Smethwick, West Midlands | Bristnall Hall Academy Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #328 of 1,690 | #185 of 493 |
| National rank | #3476 of 15,697 | #1997 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 280 | 1,088 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 1,088 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 103.7% | 107.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Smethwick | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyfederation.co.uk | www.bristnallhallacademy.attrust.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbey Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 49.3).
- •Bristnall Hall Academy is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 280.
- •Abbey Infant School is a local authority school while Bristnall Hall 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 Abbey Infant School better than Bristnall Hall Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Infant School ranks higher (72.2 vs 49.3 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 Abbey Infant School and Bristnall Hall Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Smethwick and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Infant School: 280. Bristnall Hall Academy: 1,088. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Infant School and Bristnall Hall Academy rank in West Midlands?
Abbey Infant School is 328th of 1,690 and Bristnall Hall Academy is 185th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).