High Meadow Community School vs Smith's Wood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Meadow Community School
Coleshill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
Smith's Wood Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
697 students
| Measure | High Meadow Community School Coleshill, West Midlands | Smith's Wood Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #992 of 1,690 | #479 of 493 |
| National rank | #9733 of 15,697 | #3979 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 196 | 697 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 697 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 65.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 69.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 18.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 36.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Coleshill | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.highmeadowcommunityschool.co.uk | smithswood.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •High Meadow Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 9.3).
- •Smith's Wood Academy is the larger school with 697 students compared with 196.
- •High Meadow Community School is a local authority school while Smith's Wood Academy is a academy 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 High Meadow Community School better than Smith's Wood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), High Meadow Community School ranks higher (41.9 vs 9.3 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 High Meadow Community School and Smith's Wood Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Coleshill and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Meadow Community School: 196. Smith's Wood Academy: 697. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Meadow Community School and Smith's Wood Academy rank in West Midlands?
High Meadow Community School is 992nd of 1,690 and Smith's Wood Academy is 479th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).