Highley Community Primary School vs Oldbury Wells School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 9.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highley Community Primary School
Bridgnorth · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
234 students
Oldbury Wells School
Bridgnorth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
740 students
| Measure | Highley Community Primary School Bridgnorth, West Midlands | Oldbury Wells School Bridgnorth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1391 of 1,690 | #154 of 493 |
| National rank | #13177 of 15,697 | #1717 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 234 | 740 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 740 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 72.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bridgnorth | Bridgnorth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.highleyschool.co.uk/ | www.oldburywells.com |
The verdict
- •Oldbury Wells School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 25.0).
- •Oldbury Wells School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 234.
- •Highley Community Primary School is a local authority school while Oldbury Wells School 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 Highley Community Primary School better than Oldbury Wells School?
On the Success Index (England), Oldbury Wells School ranks higher (55.0 vs 25.0 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 Highley Community Primary School and Oldbury Wells School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Bridgnorth and Bridgnorth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highley Community Primary School: 234. Oldbury Wells School: 740. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highley Community Primary School and Oldbury Wells School rank in West Midlands?
Highley Community Primary School is 1391st of 1,690 and Oldbury Wells School is 154th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).