Ark Victoria Academy vs Wood Green Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Victoria Academy
Birmingham · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,519 students
Wood Green Academy
Wednesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,518 students
| Measure | Ark Victoria Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Wood Green Academy Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 493 | #223 of 493 |
| National rank | #1207 of 4,090 | #2246 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,519 | 1,518 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,519 | 1,518 |
| Free school meals | 68.6% | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.7% | 37.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.3% | 64.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.7 |
| town | Birmingham | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.arkvictoria.org | www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark Victoria Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 44.7).
- •Ark Victoria Academy is the larger school with 1,519 students compared with 1,518.
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 Ark Victoria Academy better than Wood Green Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Victoria Academy ranks higher (65.7 vs 44.7 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 Ark Victoria Academy and Wood Green Academy?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Victoria Academy: 1,519. Wood Green Academy: 1,518. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Victoria Academy and Wood Green Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ark Victoria Academy is 95th of 493 and Wood Green Academy is 223rd of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).