Rockwood Academy vs Sladefield Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 870 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rockwood Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,073 students
Sladefield Infant School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
266 students
| Measure | Rockwood Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Sladefield Infant School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #438 of 493 | #1571 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3723 of 4,090 | #14831 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,073 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,073 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 63.9% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 73.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.corerockwood.academy | www.slfield.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rockwood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.1 vs 13.8).
- •Rockwood Academy is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 266.
- •Rockwood Academy is a academy school while Sladefield Infant 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 Rockwood Academy better than Sladefield Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Rockwood Academy ranks higher (17.1 vs 13.8 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 Rockwood Academy and Sladefield Infant School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rockwood Academy: 1,073. Sladefield Infant School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rockwood Academy and Sladefield Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Rockwood Academy is 438th of 493 and Sladefield Infant School is 1571st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).