Ormiston Forge Academy vs Temple Meadow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 431 m 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
Temple Meadow Primary School
Cradley Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
418 students
| Measure | Ormiston Forge Academy Cradley Heath, West Midlands | Temple Meadow Primary School Cradley Heath, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #387 of 493 | #1530 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3274 of 4,090 | #14514 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,643 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,643 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 39.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.34 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.6 | – |
| town | Cradley Heath | Cradley Heath |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ormistonforgeacademy.co.uk/ | www.templemeadow.com |
The verdict
- •Ormiston Forge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.7 vs 16.5).
- •Ormiston Forge Academy is the larger school with 1,643 students compared with 418.
- •Ormiston Forge Academy is a academy school while Temple Meadow Primary School is a local authority 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 Ormiston Forge Academy better than Temple Meadow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ormiston Forge Academy ranks higher (23.7 vs 16.5 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 Temple Meadow Primary School?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Cradley Heath and Cradley Heath in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston Forge Academy: 1,643. Temple Meadow Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Forge Academy and Temple Meadow Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ormiston Forge Academy is 387th of 493 and Temple Meadow Primary School is 1530th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).