Lakelands Academy vs Smestow Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 60 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakelands Academy
Ellesmere · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
590 students
Smestow Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
589 students
| Measure | Lakelands Academy Ellesmere, West Midlands | Smestow Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #228 of 493 | #371 of 493 |
| National rank | #2265 of 4,090 | #3188 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 590 | 589 |
| Pupils on roll | 590 | 589 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 59.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 58.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | 31.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.3% | 60% |
| EBacc average points | 3.93 | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.5 |
| town | Ellesmere | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lakelandsacademy.org.uk | www.smestowacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lakelands Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 25.1).
- •Lakelands Academy is the larger school with 590 students compared with 589.
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 Lakelands Academy better than Smestow Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lakelands Academy ranks higher (44.2 vs 25.1 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 Lakelands Academy and Smestow Academy?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lakelands Academy: 590. Smestow Academy: 589. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lakelands Academy and Smestow Academy rank in West Midlands?
Lakelands Academy is 228th of 493 and Smestow Academy is 371st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).