Brownhills Ormiston Academy vs Madeley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 47 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
Madeley High School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
779 students
| Measure | Brownhills Ormiston Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Madeley High School Crewe, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #416 of 493 | #61 of 493 |
| National rank | #3542 of 4,090 | #827 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 778 | 779 |
| Pupils on roll | 778 | 779 |
| Free school meals | 52.7% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 115.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.1 | 49.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.1% | 55% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.5% | 75.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.18 | 4.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Walsall | Crewe |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.brownhillsoa.co.uk | www.madeleyschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Madeley High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 19.9).
- •Madeley High School is the larger school with 779 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 Madeley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Madeley High School ranks higher (74.2 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 Madeley High School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Crewe in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brownhills Ormiston Academy: 778. Madeley High School: 779. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brownhills Ormiston Academy and Madeley High School rank in West Midlands?
Brownhills Ormiston Academy is 416th of 493 and Madeley High School is 61st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).