Burnt Tree Primary School vs Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnt Tree Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Oldbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,139 students
| Measure | Burnt Tree Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands | Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1222 of 1,690 | #284 of 493 |
| National rank | #11775 of 15,697 | #2604 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 444 | 1,139 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 1,139 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldbury | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | burnttree.sandwell.sch.uk/ | www.ormistonsandwell.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.0 vs 32.3).
- •Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 444.
- •Burnt Tree Primary School is a local authority school while Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is a academy 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 Burnt Tree Primary School better than Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy ranks higher (37.0 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 Burnt Tree Primary School and Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oldbury and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnt Tree Primary School: 444. Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy: 1,139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnt Tree Primary School and Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy rank in West Midlands?
Burnt Tree Primary School is 1222nd of 1,690 and Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is 284th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).