Ormiston Forge Academy vs Southam College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston Forge Academy
Cradley Heath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,643 students
Southam College
Southam · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,637 students
| Measure | Ormiston Forge Academy Cradley Heath, West Midlands | Southam College Southam, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #387 of 493 | #85 of 493 |
| National rank | #3274 of 4,090 | #1078 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,643 | 1,637 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,643 | 1,637 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.7 | 49.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.6% | 48.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.8% | 69.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.34 | 4.61 |
| A level points per entry | 27.6 | 36.6 |
| town | Cradley Heath | Southam |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ormistonforgeacademy.co.uk/ | www.southamcollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •Southam College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 23.7).
- •Ormiston Forge Academy is the larger school with 1,643 students compared with 1,637.
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 Ormiston Forge Academy better than Southam College?
On the Success Index (England), Southam College ranks higher (68.7 vs 23.7 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 Ormiston Forge Academy and Southam College?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Cradley Heath and Southam in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston Forge Academy: 1,643. Southam College: 1,637. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Forge Academy and Southam College rank in West Midlands?
Ormiston Forge Academy is 387th of 493 and Southam College is 85th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).