Lightwoods Primary Academy vs St Nicholas CofE Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 29 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Oldbury, Sandwell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
St Nicholas CofE Primary
Alcester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
| Measure | Lightwoods Primary Academy Oldbury, Sandwell, West Midlands | St Nicholas CofE Primary Alcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #774 of 1,690 | #1192 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7692 of 15,697 | #11525 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 413 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.9% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldbury, Sandwell | Alcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | lightwoodsprimary.academy/ | www.alcesterstnicholas.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lightwoods Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.3 vs 33.6).
- •Lightwoods Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 52%).
- •Lightwoods Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
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 Lightwoods Primary Academy better than St Nicholas CofE Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Lightwoods Primary Academy ranks higher (51.3 vs 33.6 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 Lightwoods Primary Academy and St Nicholas CofE Primary?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Oldbury, Sandwell and Alcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lightwoods Primary Academy: 413. St Nicholas CofE Primary: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lightwoods Primary Academy and St Nicholas CofE Primary rank in West Midlands?
Lightwoods Primary Academy is 774th of 1,690 and St Nicholas CofE Primary is 1192nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).