George Betts Primary Academy vs Holly Lodge High School College of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 592 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Betts Primary Academy
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
383 students
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Smethwick · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,636 students
| Measure | George Betts Primary Academy Smethwick, West Midlands | Holly Lodge High School College of Science Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #331 of 1,690 | #317 of 493 |
| National rank | #3509 of 15,697 | #2839 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 383 | 1,636 |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | 1,636 |
| Free school meals | 46.8% | 46.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.9% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.8 |
| town | Smethwick | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.georgebettsprimaryacademy.com | www.holly-lodge.org |
The verdict
- •George Betts Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 32.3).
- •Holly Lodge High School College of Science is the larger school with 1,636 students compared with 383.
- •George Betts Primary Academy is a academy school while Holly Lodge High School College of Science 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 George Betts Primary Academy better than Holly Lodge High School College of Science?
On the Success Index (England), George Betts Primary Academy ranks higher (72.1 vs 32.3 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 George Betts Primary Academy and Holly Lodge High School College of Science?
About 592 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Betts Primary Academy: 383. Holly Lodge High School College of Science: 1,636. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Betts Primary Academy and Holly Lodge High School College of Science rank in West Midlands?
George Betts Primary Academy is 331st of 1,690 and Holly Lodge High School College of Science is 317th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).