Lyndon School vs Olton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 479 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyndon School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,169 students
Olton Primary School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
643 students
| Measure | Lyndon School Solihull, West Midlands | Olton Primary School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 493 | #544 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1432 of 4,090 | #5575 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,169 | 643 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,169 | 643 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lyndon.org.uk | www.olton.solihull.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (60.9 vs 61.4).
- •Lyndon School is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 643.
- •Lyndon School is a academy school while Olton Primary School is a local authority 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 Lyndon School better than Olton Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lyndon School and Olton Primary School?
About 479 m in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lyndon School: 1,169. Olton Primary School: 643. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lyndon School and Olton Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lyndon School is 118th of 493 and Olton Primary School is 544th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).