Newtown Primary School vs Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown Primary School
West Bromwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Oldbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,139 students
| Measure | Newtown Primary School West Bromwich, West Midlands | Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1406 of 1,690 | #284 of 493 |
| National rank | #13295 of 15,697 | #2604 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 203 | 1,139 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 1,139 |
| Free school meals | 49.5% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | West Bromwich | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.newtown.sandwell.sch.uk | www.ormistonsandwell.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.0 vs 24.4).
- •Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 203.
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 Newtown Primary School better than Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy ranks higher (37.0 vs 24.4 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 Newtown Primary School and Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West Bromwich and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newtown Primary School: 203. Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy: 1,139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newtown Primary School and Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy rank in West Midlands?
Newtown Primary School is 1406th of 1,690 and Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is 284th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).