Ellowes Hall Sports College vs Light Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 25 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellowes Hall Sports College
Dudley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,038 students
Light Hall School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,037 students
| Measure | Ellowes Hall Sports College Dudley, West Midlands | Light Hall School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #280 of 493 | #78 of 493 |
| National rank | #2568 of 4,090 | #1008 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,038 | 1,037 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,038 | 1,037 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | 49.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.7% | 58.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | 76.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | 4.38 |
| A level points per entry | 26.1 | – |
| town | Dudley | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.elloweshall.co.uk/ | www.lighthall.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Light Hall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 37.8).
- •Ellowes Hall Sports College is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 1,037.
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 Ellowes Hall Sports College better than Light Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Light Hall School ranks higher (70.2 vs 37.8 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 Ellowes Hall Sports College and Light Hall School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellowes Hall Sports College: 1,038. Light Hall School: 1,037. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellowes Hall Sports College and Light Hall School rank in West Midlands?
Ellowes Hall Sports College is 280th of 493 and Light Hall School is 78th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).