Kingswood School vs Light Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 905 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood School
Solihull · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
40 students
Light Hall School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,037 students
| Measure | Kingswood School Solihull, West Midlands | Light Hall School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #78 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #1008 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 40 | 1,037 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 1,037 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kingswoodschool.co.uk | www.lighthall.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Light Hall School is the larger school with 1,037 students compared with 40.
- •Kingswood School is a independent school while Light Hall 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 Kingswood School better than Light Hall School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kingswood School and Light Hall School?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingswood School: 40. Light Hall School: 1,037. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingswood School and Light Hall School rank in West Midlands?
Kingswood School is unranked and Light Hall School is 78th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).