Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy vs Ryders Hayes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,419 students
Ryders Hayes School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
463 students
| Measure | Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Ryders Hayes School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #398 of 493 | #986 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3355 of 4,090 | #9698 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,419 | 463 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,419 | 463 |
| Free school meals | 45.6% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.07 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.8 | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.scacademy.co.uk | www.ryders-hayes.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ryders Hayes School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 22.6).
- •Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 463.
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 Shelfield Community Academy better than Ryders Hayes School?
On the Success Index (England), Ryders Hayes School ranks higher (42.1 vs 22.6 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 Shelfield Community Academy and Ryders Hayes School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy: 1,419. Ryders Hayes School: 463. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy and Ryders Hayes School rank in West Midlands?
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is 398th of 493 and Ryders Hayes School is 986th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).