Ormiston SWB Academy vs The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston SWB Academy
Bilston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,209 students
The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
763 students
| Measure | Ormiston SWB Academy Bilston, West Midlands | The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 493 | #139 of 493 |
| National rank | #3053 of 4,090 | #1595 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,209 | 763 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,209 | 763 |
| Free school meals | 55.6% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.0 | 49.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.3% | 51.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | 4.70 |
| A level points per entry | 27.7 | 35.6 |
| town | Bilston | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | ormistonswbacademy.org.uk/ | tkaw.org |
The verdict
- •The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.8 vs 28.2).
- •Ormiston SWB Academy is the larger school with 1,209 students compared with 763.
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 SWB Academy better than The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton?
On the Success Index (England), The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton ranks higher (57.8 vs 28.2 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 SWB Academy and The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bilston and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston SWB Academy: 1,209. The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton: 763. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston SWB Academy and The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton rank in West Midlands?
Ormiston SWB Academy is 348th of 493 and The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton is 139th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).