Brownhills Ormiston Academy vs Millfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 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
Millfield Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | Brownhills Ormiston Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Millfield Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #416 of 493 | #885 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3542 of 4,090 | #8862 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 778 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 778 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 52.7% | 47.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.18 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.brownhillsoa.co.uk | www.millfieldschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Millfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 19.9).
- •Brownhills Ormiston Academy is the larger school with 778 students compared with 217.
- •Brownhills Ormiston Academy is a academy school while Millfield Primary School 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 Brownhills Ormiston Academy better than Millfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Millfield Primary School ranks higher (46.1 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 Millfield Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brownhills Ormiston Academy: 778. Millfield Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brownhills Ormiston Academy and Millfield Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Brownhills Ormiston Academy is 416th of 493 and Millfield Primary School is 885th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).