Crocketts Community Primary School vs Shireland Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 922 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crocketts Community Primary School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Smethwick · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,585 students
| Measure | Crocketts Community Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands | Shireland Collegiate Academy Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #864 of 1,690 | #295 of 493 |
| National rank | #8666 of 15,697 | #2672 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 472 | 1,585 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 1,585 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 133.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.1 |
| town | Smethwick | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.crockettscommunityprimary.co.uk/ | www.collegiateacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Crocketts Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.0 vs 35.6).
- •Shireland Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 1,585 students compared with 472.
- •Crocketts Community Primary School is a local authority school while Shireland Collegiate 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 Crocketts Community Primary School better than Shireland Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Crocketts Community Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 35.6 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 Crocketts Community Primary School and Shireland Collegiate Academy?
About 922 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crocketts Community Primary School: 472. Shireland Collegiate Academy: 1,585. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crocketts Community Primary School and Shireland Collegiate Academy rank in West Midlands?
Crocketts Community Primary School is 864th of 1,690 and Shireland Collegiate Academy is 295th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).