Bloxwich Academy vs George Salter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 9.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloxwich Academy
Walsall · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
1,383 students
George Salter Academy
West Bromwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,377 students
| Measure | Bloxwich Academy Walsall, West Midlands | George Salter Academy West Bromwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #239 of 493 | #368 of 493 |
| National rank | #2346 of 4,090 | #3180 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,383 | 1,377 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,383 | 1,377 |
| Free school meals | 64.1% | 40.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.9 | 39.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.7% | 30.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39.8% | 50.4% |
| EBacc average points | 2.98 | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | 26.2 | 28.9 |
| town | Walsall | West Bromwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bloxwichacademy.co.uk | www.georgesalter.com/ |
The verdict
- •Bloxwich Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 25.2).
- •Bloxwich Academy is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 1,377.
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 Bloxwich Academy better than George Salter Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bloxwich Academy ranks higher (42.1 vs 25.2 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 Bloxwich Academy and George Salter Academy?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Walsall and West Bromwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bloxwich Academy: 1,383. George Salter Academy: 1,377. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bloxwich Academy and George Salter Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bloxwich Academy is 239th of 493 and George Salter Academy is 368th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).