Beacon Academy vs New Invention Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 698 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
488 students
New Invention Learning Academy
Willenhall · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
362 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Walsall, West Midlands | New Invention Learning Academy Willenhall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1639 of 1,690 | #348 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15351 of 15,697 | #3688 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 488 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 488 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 50.2% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Walsall | Willenhall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.beacon.lhmat.com/ | www.thenila.uk |
The verdict
- •New Invention Learning Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 8.8).
- •Beacon Academy is the larger school with 488 students compared with 362.
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 Beacon Academy better than New Invention Learning Academy?
On the Success Index (England), New Invention Learning Academy ranks higher (71.2 vs 8.8 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 Beacon Academy and New Invention Learning Academy?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Willenhall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Academy: 488. New Invention Learning Academy: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Academy and New Invention Learning Academy rank in West Midlands?
Beacon Academy is 1639th of 1,690 and New Invention Learning Academy is 348th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).