Green Oak Academy vs Sporting Stars Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Oak Academy
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
74 students
Sporting Stars Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
73 students
| Measure | Green Oak Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Sporting Stars Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 493 | #489 of 493 |
| National rank | #228 of 4,090 | #4057 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 74 | 73 |
| Pupils on roll | 74 | 73 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 62.7% | 117.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.5 | 10.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.7% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | 4.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.68 | 1.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | greenoak.bham.sch.uk | sportingstarsacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Green Oak Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.3 vs 3.4).
- •Green Oak Academy is the larger school with 74 students compared with 73.
- •Green Oak Academy is girls and Sporting Stars Academy is co-educational.
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 Green Oak Academy better than Sporting Stars Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Green Oak Academy ranks higher (91.3 vs 3.4 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 Green Oak Academy and Sporting Stars Academy?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Green Oak Academy: 74. Sporting Stars Academy: 73. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Green Oak Academy and Sporting Stars Academy rank in West Midlands?
Green Oak Academy is 13th of 493 and Sporting Stars Academy is 489th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).