Brownhills Ormiston Academy vs Erasmus Darwin Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownhills Ormiston Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
778 students
Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,112 students
| Measure | Brownhills Ormiston Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Erasmus Darwin Academy Burntwood, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #416 of 493 | #140 of 493 |
| National rank | #3542 of 4,090 | #1596 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 778 | 1,112 |
| Pupils on roll | 778 | 1,112 |
| Free school meals | 52.7% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 102.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.1 | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.1% | 44.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.5% | 70.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.18 | 4.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.8 |
| town | Walsall | Burntwood |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.brownhillsoa.co.uk | www.eda.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Erasmus Darwin Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 19.9).
- •Erasmus Darwin Academy is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 778.
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 Brownhills Ormiston Academy better than Erasmus Darwin Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Erasmus Darwin Academy ranks higher (57.7 vs 19.9 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 Brownhills Ormiston Academy and Erasmus Darwin Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Burntwood in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brownhills Ormiston Academy: 778. Erasmus Darwin Academy: 1,112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brownhills Ormiston Academy and Erasmus Darwin Academy rank in West Midlands?
Brownhills Ormiston Academy is 416th of 493 and Erasmus Darwin Academy is 140th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).