Highfields School vs Uplands Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km 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
Uplands Junior School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
| Measure | Highfields School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Uplands Junior School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #114 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #1350 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,765 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 1,765 | – |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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/ | – |
The verdict
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 Uplands Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highfields School and Uplands Junior School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
How do Highfields School and Uplands Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Highfields School is 114th of 493 and Uplands Junior School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).