Ellesmere College vs Lakelands 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.
Ellesmere College
Ellesmere · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
432 students
Lakelands Academy
Ellesmere · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
590 students
| Measure | Ellesmere College Ellesmere, West Midlands | Lakelands Academy Ellesmere, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #457 of 493 | #228 of 493 |
| National rank | #3865 of 4,090 | #2265 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 432 | 590 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 590 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 62.6% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.6 | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 34% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 61.3% |
| EBacc average points | 1.97 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | – |
| town | Ellesmere | Ellesmere |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ellesmere.com | www.lakelandsacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lakelands Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 13.4).
- •Lakelands Academy is the larger school with 590 students compared with 432.
- •Ellesmere College is a independent school while Lakelands 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 Ellesmere College better than Lakelands Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lakelands Academy ranks higher (44.2 vs 13.4 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 Ellesmere College and Lakelands Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere and Ellesmere in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellesmere College: 432. Lakelands Academy: 590. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellesmere College and Lakelands Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ellesmere College is 457th of 493 and Lakelands Academy is 228th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).