Blackwood School vs Lindens Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwood School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
677 students
Lindens Academy
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
| Measure | Blackwood School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Lindens Academy Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #133 of 1,690 | #309 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1546 of 15,697 | #3362 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 677 | 457 |
| Pupils on roll | 677 | 457 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.blackwood-school.co.uk/ | www.lindens.lhmat.com |
The verdict
- •Blackwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 72.9).
- •Blackwood School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 457.
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 Blackwood School better than Lindens Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blackwood School ranks higher (84.1 vs 72.9 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 Blackwood School and Lindens Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackwood School: 677. Lindens Academy: 457. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackwood School and Lindens Academy rank in West Midlands?
Blackwood School is 133rd of 1,690 and Lindens Academy is 309th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).