Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy vs Walsall Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.3 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
Walsall Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,423 students
| Measure | Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Walsall Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #398 of 493 | #277 of 493 |
| National rank | #3355 of 4,090 | #2562 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,419 | 1,423 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,419 | 1,423 |
| Free school meals | 45.6% | 41.9% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.4 | 43.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.8% | 37.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.8% | 58.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.07 | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | 31.8 | 32.6 |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.scacademy.co.uk | www.walsallacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Walsall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.0 vs 22.6).
- •Walsall Academy is the larger school with 1,423 students compared with 1,419.
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 Walsall Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Walsall Academy ranks higher (38.0 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 Walsall Academy?
About 3.3 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. Walsall Academy: 1,423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy and Walsall Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is 398th of 493 and Walsall Academy is 277th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).