Lode Heath School vs Ormiston NEW Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 33 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lode Heath School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,096 students
Ormiston NEW Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,094 students
| Measure | Lode Heath School Solihull, West Midlands | Ormiston NEW Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #102 of 493 | #443 of 493 |
| National rank | #1283 of 4,090 | #3773 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,096 | 1,094 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,096 | 1,094 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 60.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.6 | 35.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.2% | 31.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.8% | 45.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.44 | 2.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.3 |
| town | Solihull | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lodeheathschool.co.uk/ | www.onewa.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lode Heath School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 15.9).
- •Lode Heath School is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 1,094.
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 Lode Heath School better than Ormiston NEW Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lode Heath School ranks higher (64.2 vs 15.9 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 Lode Heath School and Ormiston NEW Academy?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lode Heath School: 1,096. Ormiston NEW Academy: 1,094. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lode Heath School and Ormiston NEW Academy rank in West Midlands?
Lode Heath School is 102nd of 493 and Ormiston NEW Academy is 443rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).