Highfields School vs Springdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 620 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfields School
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,765 students
Springdale Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
406 students
| Measure | Highfields School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Springdale Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #114 of 493 | #894 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1350 of 4,090 | #8920 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,765 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,765 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 39.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.09 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.8 | – |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hswv.co.uk/ | www.springdaleprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highfields School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 45.8).
- •Highfields School is the larger school with 1,765 students compared with 406.
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 School better than Springdale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highfields School ranks higher (62.8 vs 45.8 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 School and Springdale Primary School?
About 620 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields School: 1,765. Springdale Primary School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields School and Springdale Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Highfields School is 114th of 493 and Springdale Primary School is 894th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).