Old Swinford Hospital vs The Pedmore High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km 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
The Pedmore High School
Stourbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
647 students
| Measure | Old Swinford Hospital Stourbridge, West Midlands | The Pedmore High School Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #32 of 493 | #384 of 493 |
| National rank | #435 of 4,090 | #3261 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,036 | 647 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,036 | 647 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 44.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 82.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.0 | 39.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71% | 29.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86% | 54.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.99 | 3.16 |
| A level points per entry | 32.2 | – |
| town | Stourbridge | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.oshsch.com | www.pedmorehighschool.uk |
The verdict
- •Old Swinford Hospital scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.1 vs 23.9).
- •Old Swinford Hospital is the larger school with 1,036 students compared with 647.
- •Old Swinford Hospital is a local authority school while The Pedmore High 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 The Pedmore High School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Swinford Hospital ranks higher (85.1 vs 23.9 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 The Pedmore High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Swinford Hospital: 1,036. The Pedmore High School: 647. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Swinford Hospital and The Pedmore High School rank in West Midlands?
Old Swinford Hospital is 32nd of 493 and The Pedmore High School is 384th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).