Brandhall Primary School vs Lightwoods Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandhall Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Oldbury, Sandwell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
| Measure | Brandhall Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands | Lightwoods Primary Academy Oldbury, Sandwell, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #510 of 1,690 | #774 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5285 of 15,697 | #7692 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 431 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 105.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 8% |
| 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 | Oldbury | Oldbury, Sandwell |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.brandhall.sandwell.sch.uk/ | lightwoodsprimary.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Brandhall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.7 vs 51.3).
- •Brandhall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •Brandhall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Brandhall Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 413.
- •Brandhall Primary School is a local authority school while Lightwoods Primary 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 Brandhall Primary School better than Lightwoods Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brandhall Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 51.3 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 Brandhall Primary School and Lightwoods Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oldbury and Oldbury, Sandwell in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brandhall Primary School: 431. Lightwoods Primary Academy: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brandhall Primary School and Lightwoods Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Brandhall Primary School is 510th of 1,690 and Lightwoods Primary Academy is 774th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).