Lodge Primary School vs West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 906 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lodge Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
418 students
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
West Bromwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
774 students
| Measure | Lodge Primary School West Bromwich, West Midlands | West Bromwich Collegiate Academy West Bromwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1146 of 1,690 | #241 of 493 |
| National rank | #11087 of 15,697 | #2360 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 418 | 774 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 774 |
| Free school meals | 39.8% | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | West Bromwich | West Bromwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lodgeprimary.co.uk/ | www.WBCA.School |
The verdict
- •West Bromwich Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.8 vs 35.8).
- •West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 774 students compared with 418.
- •Lodge Primary School is a local authority school while West Bromwich Collegiate Academy 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 Lodge Primary School better than West Bromwich Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), West Bromwich Collegiate Academy ranks higher (41.8 vs 35.8 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 Lodge Primary School and West Bromwich Collegiate Academy?
About 906 m in a straight line, between West Bromwich and West Bromwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lodge Primary School: 418. West Bromwich Collegiate Academy: 774. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lodge Primary School and West Bromwich Collegiate Academy rank in West Midlands?
Lodge Primary School is 1146th of 1,690 and West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is 241st of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).