Bhylls Acre Primary School vs Smestow Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 691 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bhylls Acre Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
Smestow Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
589 students
| Measure | Bhylls Acre Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Smestow Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #918 of 1,690 | #371 of 493 |
| National rank | #9106 of 15,697 | #3188 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 207 | 589 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 589 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 59.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 58.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.5 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bhyllsacreprimaryschool.org/ | www.smestowacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bhylls Acre Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.8 vs 25.1).
- •Smestow Academy is the larger school with 589 students compared with 207.
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 Bhylls Acre Primary School better than Smestow Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bhylls Acre Primary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 25.1 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 Bhylls Acre Primary School and Smestow Academy?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bhylls Acre Primary School: 207. Smestow Academy: 589. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bhylls Acre Primary School and Smestow Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bhylls Acre Primary School is 918th of 1,690 and Smestow Academy is 371st of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).