Alderbrook School vs Widney Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 670 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderbrook School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,701 students
Widney Junior School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
328 students
| Measure | Alderbrook School Solihull, West Midlands | Widney Junior School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #41 of 493 | #145 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #552 of 4,090 | #1728 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,701 | 328 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,701 | 328 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 110.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.1 | – |
| town | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alderbrookschool.co.uk | www.widney.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Widney Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 81.5).
- •Alderbrook School is the larger school with 1,701 students compared with 328.
- •Alderbrook School is a academy school while Widney Junior School is a local authority 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 Alderbrook School better than Widney Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Widney Junior School ranks higher (83.0 vs 81.5 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 Alderbrook School and Widney Junior School?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderbrook School: 1,701. Widney Junior School: 328. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderbrook School and Widney Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Alderbrook School is 41st of 493 and Widney Junior School is 145th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).