Ormiston NEW Academy vs Rakegate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 406 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston NEW Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,094 students
Rakegate Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
| Measure | Ormiston NEW Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Rakegate Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #443 of 493 | #1521 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3773 of 4,090 | #14429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,094 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,094 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 60.6% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.81 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.3 | – |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.onewa.co.uk | www.rakegateprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rakegate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.0 vs 15.9).
- •Ormiston NEW Academy is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 472.
- •Ormiston NEW Academy is a academy school while Rakegate 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 NEW Academy better than Rakegate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rakegate Primary School ranks higher (17.0 vs 15.9 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 Ormiston NEW Academy and Rakegate Primary School?
About 406 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston NEW Academy: 1,094. Rakegate Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston NEW Academy and Rakegate Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ormiston NEW Academy is 443rd of 493 and Rakegate Primary School is 1521st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).