Pool Hayes Academy vs Wednesfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pool Hayes Academy
Willenhall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,162 students
Wednesfield Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,025 students
| Measure | Pool Hayes Academy Willenhall, West Midlands | Wednesfield Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #421 of 493 | #273 of 493 |
| National rank | #3584 of 4,090 | #2540 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,162 | 1,025 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,162 | 1,025 |
| Free school meals | 43.4% | 46% |
| Capacity filled | 107.2% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.7 | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.4% | 41.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.9% | 60.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.37 | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | 23.8 | 29.2 |
| town | Willenhall | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.poolhayes.attrust.org.uk | www.wednesfieldacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wednesfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.4 vs 19.5).
- •Pool Hayes Academy is the larger school with 1,162 students compared with 1,025.
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 Pool Hayes Academy better than Wednesfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wednesfield Academy ranks higher (38.4 vs 19.5 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 Pool Hayes Academy and Wednesfield Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Willenhall and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pool Hayes Academy: 1,162. Wednesfield Academy: 1,025. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pool Hayes Academy and Wednesfield Academy rank in West Midlands?
Pool Hayes Academy is 421st of 493 and Wednesfield Academy is 273rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).