Highfields Primary School vs Ormiston Forge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfields Primary School
Rowley Regis · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
403 students
Ormiston Forge Academy
Cradley Heath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,643 students
| Measure | Highfields Primary School Rowley Regis, West Midlands | Ormiston Forge Academy Cradley Heath, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1390 of 1,690 | #387 of 493 |
| National rank | #13165 of 15,697 | #3274 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 403 | 1,643 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 1,643 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 43.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.6 |
| town | Rowley Regis | Cradley Heath |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.highfields.sandwell.sch.uk/ | www.ormistonforgeacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.1 vs 23.7).
- •Ormiston Forge Academy is the larger school with 1,643 students compared with 403.
- •Highfields Primary School is a local authority school while Ormiston Forge 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 Highfields Primary School better than Ormiston Forge Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Highfields Primary School ranks higher (25.1 vs 23.7 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 Highfields Primary School and Ormiston Forge Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rowley Regis and Cradley Heath in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields Primary School: 403. Ormiston Forge Academy: 1,643. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields Primary School and Ormiston Forge Academy rank in West Midlands?
Highfields Primary School is 1390th of 1,690 and Ormiston Forge Academy is 387th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).