Blackwater Academy vs Progress Schools - Wolverhampton
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwater Academy
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 12–20
17 students
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton
School Street · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
17 students
| Measure | Blackwater Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Progress Schools - Wolverhampton School Street, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 12–20 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 17 | 17 |
| Pupils on roll | 17 | 17 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 28.3% | 56.7% |
| 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 | Birmingham | School Street |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.progress-schools.co.uk |
The verdict
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 Blackwater Academy better than Progress Schools - Wolverhampton?
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 Blackwater Academy and Progress Schools - Wolverhampton?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and School Street in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackwater Academy: 17. Progress Schools - Wolverhampton: 17. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackwater Academy and Progress Schools - Wolverhampton rank in West Midlands?
Blackwater Academy is unranked and Progress Schools - Wolverhampton is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).