Ormiston SWB Academy vs Wilkinson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Wilkinson Primary School
Bilston · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
480 students
| Measure | Ormiston SWB Academy Bilston, West Midlands | Wilkinson Primary School Bilston, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 493 | #567 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3053 of 4,090 | #5832 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,209 | 480 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,209 | 480 |
| Free school meals | 55.6% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.7 | – |
| town | Bilston | Bilston |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | ormistonswbacademy.org.uk/ | www.wilkinsonprimaryschool.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wilkinson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 28.2).
- •Ormiston SWB Academy is the larger school with 1,209 students compared with 480.
- •Ormiston SWB Academy is a academy school while Wilkinson 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 SWB Academy better than Wilkinson Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wilkinson Primary School ranks higher (60.1 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 Wilkinson Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bilston and Bilston in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston SWB Academy: 1,209. Wilkinson Primary School: 480. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston SWB Academy and Wilkinson Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ormiston SWB Academy is 348th of 493 and Wilkinson Primary School is 567th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).