Aspire AP School 2 vs Hidelow Grange School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire AP School 2
Smethwick · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
7 students
Hidelow Grange School
Acton Beauchamp · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
7 students
| Measure | Aspire AP School 2 Smethwick, West Midlands | Hidelow Grange School Acton Beauchamp, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 7 | 7 |
| Pupils on roll | 7 | 7 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 46.7% | 35% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Acton Beauchamp |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.aspireapschool.org/school-two/ | branas.co.uk/education/hidelow-grange-school/ |
The verdict
- •Aspire AP School 2 is co-educational and Hidelow Grange School is boys.
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 Aspire AP School 2 better than Hidelow Grange School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aspire AP School 2 and Hidelow Grange School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Smethwick and Acton Beauchamp in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aspire AP School 2: 7. Hidelow Grange School: 7. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aspire AP School 2 and Hidelow Grange School rank in West Midlands?
Aspire AP School 2 is unranked and Hidelow Grange School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).