Gospel Oak School vs Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.4 km 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
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Oldbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,139 students
| Measure | Gospel Oak School Tipton, West Midlands | Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #467 of 493 | #284 of 493 |
| National rank | #3910 of 4,090 | #2604 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,140 | 1,139 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,140 | 1,139 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.8 | 42.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.6% | 37.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36.1% | 59.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.64 | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | 22.9 | – |
| town | Tipton | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | gospeloakschool.co.uk/ | www.ormistonsandwell.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.0 vs 11.7).
- •Gospel Oak School is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 1,139.
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 Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy ranks higher (37.0 vs 11.7 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 Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Tipton and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gospel Oak School: 1,140. Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy: 1,139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gospel Oak School and Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy rank in West Midlands?
Gospel Oak School is 467th of 493 and Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is 284th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).