Bristnall Hall Academy vs Holly Lodge High School College of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bristnall Hall Academy
Oldbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,088 students
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Smethwick · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,636 students
| Measure | Bristnall Hall Academy Oldbury, West Midlands | Holly Lodge High School College of Science Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #185 of 493 | #317 of 493 |
| National rank | #1997 of 4,090 | #2839 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,088 | 1,636 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,088 | 1,636 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | 46.6% |
| Capacity filled | 107.7% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.3% | 34.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.8% | 54.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | 3.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.8 |
| town | Oldbury | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bristnallhallacademy.attrust.org.uk/ | www.holly-lodge.org |
The verdict
- •Bristnall Hall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 32.3).
- •Holly Lodge High School College of Science is the larger school with 1,636 students compared with 1,088.
- •Bristnall Hall Academy is a academy school while Holly Lodge High School College of Science is a local authority 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 Bristnall Hall Academy better than Holly Lodge High School College of Science?
On the Success Index (England), Bristnall Hall Academy ranks higher (49.3 vs 32.3 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 Bristnall Hall Academy and Holly Lodge High School College of Science?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oldbury and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bristnall Hall Academy: 1,088. Holly Lodge High School College of Science: 1,636. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bristnall Hall Academy and Holly Lodge High School College of Science rank in West Midlands?
Bristnall Hall Academy is 185th of 493 and Holly Lodge High School College of Science is 317th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).