Loxdale Primary School vs Ormiston SWB Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 345 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loxdale Primary School
Bilston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
Ormiston SWB Academy
Bilston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,209 students
| Measure | Loxdale Primary School Bilston, West Midlands | Ormiston SWB Academy Bilston, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #351 of 1,690 | #348 of 493 |
| National rank | #3706 of 15,697 | #3053 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 450 | 1,209 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 1,209 |
| Free school meals | 47% | 55.6% |
| Capacity filled | 107.1% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.7 |
| town | Bilston | Bilston |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.loxdaleprimaryschool.co.uk | ormistonswbacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Loxdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 28.2).
- •Ormiston SWB Academy is the larger school with 1,209 students compared with 450.
- •Loxdale Primary School is a local authority school while Ormiston SWB 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 Loxdale Primary School better than Ormiston SWB Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Loxdale Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 28.2 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 Loxdale Primary School and Ormiston SWB Academy?
About 345 m in a straight line, between Bilston and Bilston in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Loxdale Primary School: 450. Ormiston SWB Academy: 1,209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Loxdale Primary School and Ormiston SWB Academy rank in West Midlands?
Loxdale Primary School is 351st of 1,690 and Ormiston SWB Academy is 348th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).