Abbey Infant School vs Lightwoods Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Oldbury, Sandwell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
| Measure | Abbey Infant School Smethwick, West Midlands | Lightwoods Primary Academy Oldbury, Sandwell, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #328 of 1,690 | #774 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3476 of 15,697 | #7692 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 280 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.7% | 105.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Smethwick | Oldbury, Sandwell |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyfederation.co.uk | lightwoodsprimary.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Abbey Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 51.3).
- •Lightwoods Primary Academy is the larger school with 413 students compared with 280.
- •Abbey Infant School is a local authority school while Lightwoods Primary 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 Lightwoods Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Infant School ranks higher (72.2 vs 51.3 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 Lightwoods Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Smethwick and Oldbury, Sandwell in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Infant School: 280. Lightwoods Primary Academy: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Infant School and Lightwoods Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Abbey Infant School is 328th of 1,690 and Lightwoods Primary Academy is 774th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).