Broadway Academy vs Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadway Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,222 students
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,222 students
| Measure | Broadway Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #359 of 493 | #413 of 493 |
| National rank | #3128 of 4,090 | #3515 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,222 | 1,222 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,222 | 1,222 |
| Free school meals | 62% | 57.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 116.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.3% | 24.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.3% | 48.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.62 | 3.23 |
| A level points per entry | 26.6 | 27.9 |
| town | Birmingham | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.broadway-academy.co.uk | www.olsc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Broadway Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.4 vs 20.3).
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 Broadway Academy better than Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Broadway Academy ranks higher (26.4 vs 20.3 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 Broadway Academy and Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadway Academy: 1,222. Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy: 1,222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadway Academy and Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Broadway Academy is 359th of 493 and Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy is 413th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).