Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited vs Old Swinford Hospital
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 628 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
Stourbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
174 students
Old Swinford Hospital
Stourbridge · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,036 students
| Measure | Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited Stourbridge, West Midlands | Old Swinford Hospital Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #484 of 493 | #32 of 493 |
| National rank | #4031 of 4,090 | #435 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 174 | 1,036 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 1,036 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 58% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.2 | 59.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 13.3% | 71% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36.7% | 86% |
| EBacc average points | 0.94 | 4.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.2 |
| town | Stourbridge | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.elmfield.com | www.oshsch.com |
The verdict
- •Old Swinford Hospital scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.1 vs 6.2).
- •Old Swinford Hospital is the larger school with 1,036 students compared with 174.
- •Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited is a independent school while Old Swinford Hospital 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 Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited better than Old Swinford Hospital?
On the Success Index (England), Old Swinford Hospital ranks higher (85.1 vs 6.2 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 Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited and Old Swinford Hospital?
About 628 m in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited: 174. Old Swinford Hospital: 1,036. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited and Old Swinford Hospital rank in West Midlands?
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited is 484th of 493 and Old Swinford Hospital is 32nd of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).