Holyhead School vs Windsor Olympus Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 842 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holyhead School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,257 students
Windsor Olympus Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
533 students
| Measure | Holyhead School Birmingham, West Midlands | Windsor Olympus Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #324 of 493 | #493 of 493 |
| National rank | #2891 of 4,090 | #4088 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,257 | 533 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,257 | 533 |
| Free school meals | 64.7% | 69.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 59.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.4 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holyheadschool.org.uk/ | www.olympusacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holyhead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.3 vs 0.5).
- •Holyhead School is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 533.
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 Holyhead School better than Windsor Olympus Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holyhead School ranks higher (31.3 vs 0.5 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 Holyhead School and Windsor Olympus Academy?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holyhead School: 1,257. Windsor Olympus Academy: 533. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holyhead School and Windsor Olympus Academy rank in West Midlands?
Holyhead School is 324th of 493 and Windsor Olympus Academy is 493rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).