Kingswood School vs Sandwell Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 16 km 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
Sandwell Valley School
West Bromwich · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
40 students
| Measure | Kingswood School Solihull, West Midlands | Sandwell Valley School West Bromwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 40 | 40 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 40 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 22.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 0.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Solihull | West Bromwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kingswoodschool.co.uk | www.sandwellvalleyschool.com |
The verdict
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 Sandwell Valley 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 Sandwell Valley School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Solihull and West Bromwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingswood School: 40. Sandwell Valley School: 40. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingswood School and Sandwell Valley School rank in West Midlands?
Kingswood School is unranked and Sandwell Valley School is unranked among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).