Bleakhouse Primary School vs Bristnall Hall Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bleakhouse Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
432 students
Bristnall Hall Academy
Oldbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,088 students
| Measure | Bleakhouse Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands | Bristnall Hall Academy Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1370 of 1,690 | #185 of 493 |
| National rank | #12972 of 15,697 | #1997 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 432 | 1,088 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 1,088 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 107.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldbury | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bleakhouseprimary.school | www.bristnallhallacademy.attrust.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bristnall Hall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 26.1).
- •Bristnall Hall Academy is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 432.
- •Bleakhouse Primary School is a local authority school while Bristnall Hall Academy is a academy 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 Bleakhouse Primary School better than Bristnall Hall Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bristnall Hall Academy ranks higher (49.3 vs 26.1 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 Bleakhouse Primary School and Bristnall Hall Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oldbury and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bleakhouse Primary School: 432. Bristnall Hall Academy: 1,088. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bleakhouse Primary School and Bristnall Hall Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bleakhouse Primary School is 1370th of 1,690 and Bristnall Hall Academy is 185th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).