Arena Academy vs Ercall Wood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arena Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
969 students
Ercall Wood Academy
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
971 students
| Measure | Arena Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Ercall Wood Academy Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #252 of 493 | #236 of 493 |
| National rank | #2436 of 4,090 | #2329 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 969 | 971 |
| Pupils on roll | 969 | 971 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 107.7% | 80.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.9% | 35.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.7% | 58.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | 3.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | corearena.academy | ercallwood.lct.education/ |
The verdict
- •Ercall Wood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.5 vs 40.5).
- •Ercall Wood Academy is the larger school with 971 students compared with 969.
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 Arena Academy better than Ercall Wood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ercall Wood Academy ranks higher (42.5 vs 40.5 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 Arena Academy and Ercall Wood Academy?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arena Academy: 969. Ercall Wood Academy: 971. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arena Academy and Ercall Wood Academy rank in West Midlands?
Arena Academy is 252nd of 493 and Ercall Wood Academy is 236th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).