Holly Lodge High School College of Science vs Rood End Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 842 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Smethwick · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,636 students
Rood End Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
428 students
| Measure | Holly Lodge High School College of Science Smethwick, West Midlands | Rood End Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #317 of 493 | #1551 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2839 of 4,090 | #14708 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,636 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,636 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 46.6% | 45.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.8 | – |
| town | Smethwick | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holly-lodge.org | www.roodend.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holly Lodge High School College of Science scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.3 vs 14.9).
- •Holly Lodge High School College of Science is the larger school with 1,636 students compared with 428.
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 Holly Lodge High School College of Science better than Rood End Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holly Lodge High School College of Science ranks higher (32.3 vs 14.9 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 Holly Lodge High School College of Science and Rood End Primary School?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holly Lodge High School College of Science: 1,636. Rood End Primary School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Lodge High School College of Science and Rood End Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Holly Lodge High School College of Science is 317th of 493 and Rood End Primary School is 1551st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).