Grace Academy Darlaston vs Woods Bank Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 529 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Academy Darlaston
Wednesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,059 students
Woods Bank Academy
Wednesbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
303 students
| Measure | Grace Academy Darlaston Wednesbury, West Midlands | Woods Bank Academy Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #403 of 493 | #1078 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3378 of 4,090 | #10500 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,059 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,059 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 56.2% | 66.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.0 | – |
| town | Wednesbury | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk/ | www.woodsbank.org |
The verdict
- •Woods Bank Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.4 vs 22.1).
- •Grace Academy Darlaston is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 303.
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 Grace Academy Darlaston better than Woods Bank Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Woods Bank Academy ranks higher (38.4 vs 22.1 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 Grace Academy Darlaston and Woods Bank Academy?
About 529 m in a straight line, between Wednesbury and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grace Academy Darlaston: 1,059. Woods Bank Academy: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grace Academy Darlaston and Woods Bank Academy rank in West Midlands?
Grace Academy Darlaston is 403rd of 493 and Woods Bank Academy is 1078th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).