New Road Academy vs Rockwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Road Academy
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,073 students
Rockwood Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,073 students
| Measure | New Road Academy Telford, West Midlands | Rockwood Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #423 of 493 | #438 of 493 |
| National rank | #3599 of 4,090 | #3723 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,073 | 1,073 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,073 | 1,073 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 63.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.2% | 22.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 37.4% | 46.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.12 | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Telford | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | newroad.lct.education | www.corerockwood.academy |
The verdict
- •New Road Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.3 vs 17.1).
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 New Road Academy better than Rockwood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), New Road Academy ranks higher (19.3 vs 17.1 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 New Road Academy and Rockwood Academy?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Telford and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Road Academy: 1,073. Rockwood Academy: 1,073. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Road Academy and Rockwood Academy rank in West Midlands?
New Road Academy is 423rd of 493 and Rockwood Academy is 438th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).