Beacon Hill Academy vs Wrens Nest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Hill Academy
Dudley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,117 students
Wrens Nest Primary School
Dudley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
537 students
| Measure | Beacon Hill Academy Dudley, West Midlands | Wrens Nest Primary School Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #286 of 493 | #1097 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2612 of 4,090 | #10725 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,117 | 537 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,117 | 537 |
| Free school meals | 38.9% | 58% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dudley | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.beaconhillacademy.org.uk | www.wrens-nest.dudley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (36.8 vs 37.5).
- •Beacon Hill Academy is the larger school with 1,117 students compared with 537.
- •Beacon Hill Academy is a academy school while Wrens Nest Primary 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 Beacon Hill Academy better than Wrens Nest Primary 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 Beacon Hill Academy and Wrens Nest Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Hill Academy: 1,117. Wrens Nest Primary School: 537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Hill Academy and Wrens Nest Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Beacon Hill Academy is 286th of 493 and Wrens Nest Primary School is 1097th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).