Old Swinford Hospital vs Redhill School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 512 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Swinford Hospital
Stourbridge · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,036 students
Redhill School
Stourbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,204 students
| Measure | Old Swinford Hospital Stourbridge, West Midlands | Redhill School Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #32 of 493 | #106 of 493 |
| National rank | #435 of 4,090 | #1300 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,036 | 1,204 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,036 | 1,204 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.0 | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71% | 54.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86% | 71.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.99 | 4.50 |
| A level points per entry | 32.2 | – |
| town | Stourbridge | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.oshsch.com | www.redhill.dudley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Old Swinford Hospital scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.1 vs 63.9).
- •Redhill School is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 1,036.
- •Old Swinford Hospital is a local authority school while Redhill School 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 Old Swinford Hospital better than Redhill School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Swinford Hospital ranks higher (85.1 vs 63.9 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 Old Swinford Hospital and Redhill School?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Swinford Hospital: 1,036. Redhill School: 1,204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Swinford Hospital and Redhill School rank in West Midlands?
Old Swinford Hospital is 32nd of 493 and Redhill School is 106th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).