E-ACT Shenley Academy vs Woodcock Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 482 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E-ACT Shenley Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
746 students
Woodcock Hill Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | E-ACT Shenley Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Woodcock Hill Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #478 of 493 | #1634 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3978 of 4,090 | #15324 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 746 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 746 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 59.8% | 69.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.3% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.70 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | shenleyacademy.e-act.org.uk/ | www.woodcockhillprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (9.3 vs 9.2).
- •E-ACT Shenley Academy is the larger school with 746 students compared with 199.
- •E-ACT Shenley Academy is a academy school while Woodcock Hill 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 E-ACT Shenley Academy better than Woodcock Hill Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are E-ACT Shenley Academy and Woodcock Hill Primary School?
About 482 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-ACT Shenley Academy: 746. Woodcock Hill Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT Shenley Academy and Woodcock Hill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
E-ACT Shenley Academy is 478th of 493 and Woodcock Hill Primary School is 1634th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).