Highfields School vs Wombourne High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.6 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
Wombourne High School
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
995 students
| Measure | Highfields School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Wombourne High School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #114 of 493 | #202 of 493 |
| National rank | #1350 of 4,090 | #2129 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,765 | 995 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,765 | 995 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.1% | 38.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.4% | 60.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.09 | 3.75 |
| A level points per entry | 31.8 | 32.0 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hswv.co.uk/ | www.wombournehighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highfields School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 46.7).
- •Highfields School is the larger school with 1,765 students compared with 995.
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 Wombourne High School?
On the Success Index (England), Highfields School ranks higher (62.8 vs 46.7 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 School and Wombourne High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields School: 1,765. Wombourne High School: 995. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields School and Wombourne High School rank in West Midlands?
Highfields School is 114th of 493 and Wombourne High School is 202nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).