Sandwell Academy vs V.A.S.E Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 482 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandwell Academy
West Bromwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,463 students
V.A.S.E Academy
Birmingham · Independent all-through · Ages 10–18
39 students
| Measure | Sandwell Academy West Bromwich, West Midlands | V.A.S.E Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #126 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #1485 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 10–18 |
| Students | 1,463 | 39 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,463 | 39 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 117% | 65% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | – |
| town | West Bromwich | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.sandwellacademy.com/ | www.vaseacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sandwell Academy is the larger school with 1,463 students compared with 39.
- •Sandwell Academy is a academy school while V.A.S.E Academy is a independent 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 Sandwell Academy better than V.A.S.E Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sandwell Academy and V.A.S.E Academy?
About 482 m in a straight line, between West Bromwich and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandwell Academy: 1,463. V.A.S.E Academy: 39. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandwell Academy and V.A.S.E Academy rank in West Midlands?
Sandwell Academy is 126th of 493 and V.A.S.E Academy is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).