Kingswinford Academy vs Summerhill School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswinford Academy
Kingswinford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
917 students
Summerhill School
Kingswinford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,093 students
| Measure | Kingswinford Academy Kingswinford, West Midlands | Summerhill School Kingswinford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #144 of 493 | #40 of 493 |
| National rank | #1652 of 4,090 | #530 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 917 | 1,093 |
| Pupils on roll | 917 | 1,093 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.3 | 51.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.3% | 60.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.5% | 78% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 4.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Kingswinford | Kingswinford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kingswinfordacademy.org.uk/ | www.summerhill.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Summerhill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 56.4).
- •Summerhill School is the larger school with 1,093 students compared with 917.
- •Kingswinford Academy is a academy school while Summerhill School is a local authority 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 Kingswinford Academy better than Summerhill School?
On the Success Index (England), Summerhill School ranks higher (82.3 vs 56.4 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 Kingswinford Academy and Summerhill School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kingswinford and Kingswinford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingswinford Academy: 917. Summerhill School: 1,093. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingswinford Academy and Summerhill School rank in West Midlands?
Kingswinford Academy is 144th of 493 and Summerhill School is 40th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).