Cockshut Hill School vs The Weston Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockshut Hill School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
977 students
The Weston Road Academy
Stafford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
978 students
| Measure | Cockshut Hill School Birmingham, West Midlands | The Weston Road Academy Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #430 of 493 | #133 of 493 |
| National rank | #3696 of 4,090 | #1568 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 977 | 978 |
| Pupils on roll | 977 | 978 |
| Free school meals | 61.5% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 61.8% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.3 | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.1% | 46.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.7% | 66.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.44 | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.1 |
| town | Birmingham | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cockshuthill.org.uk | www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Weston Road Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 17.6).
- •The Weston Road Academy is the larger school with 978 students compared with 977.
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 Cockshut Hill School better than The Weston Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Weston Road Academy ranks higher (58.3 vs 17.6 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 Cockshut Hill School and The Weston Road Academy?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cockshut Hill School: 977. The Weston Road Academy: 978. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockshut Hill School and The Weston Road Academy rank in West Midlands?
Cockshut Hill School is 430th of 493 and The Weston Road Academy is 133rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).