Gospel Oak School vs Moorcroft Wood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 667 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gospel Oak School
Tipton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,140 students
Moorcroft Wood Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
260 students
| Measure | Gospel Oak School Tipton, West Midlands | Moorcroft Wood Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #467 of 493 | #1676 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3910 of 4,090 | #15628 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,140 | 260 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,140 | 260 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 57.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.64 | – |
| A level points per entry | 22.9 | – |
| town | Tipton | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | gospeloakschool.co.uk/ | www.moorcroftwood.net |
The verdict
- •Gospel Oak School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.7 vs 4.4).
- •Gospel Oak School is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 260.
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 Gospel Oak School better than Moorcroft Wood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gospel Oak School ranks higher (11.7 vs 4.4 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 Gospel Oak School and Moorcroft Wood Academy?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Tipton and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gospel Oak School: 1,140. Moorcroft Wood Academy: 260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gospel Oak School and Moorcroft Wood Academy rank in West Midlands?
Gospel Oak School is 467th of 493 and Moorcroft Wood Academy is 1676th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).