Shire Oak Academy vs Walsall Wood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 488 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shire Oak Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,149 students
Walsall Wood School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Shire Oak Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Walsall Wood School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #435 of 493 | #288 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3713 of 4,090 | #3170 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,149 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,149 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 44.8% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.90 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.shireoakacademy.co.uk/ | www.walsallwoodschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Walsall Wood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 17.3).
- •Shire Oak Academy is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 231.
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 Shire Oak Academy better than Walsall Wood School?
On the Success Index (England), Walsall Wood School ranks higher (74.0 vs 17.3 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 Shire Oak Academy and Walsall Wood School?
About 488 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shire Oak Academy: 1,149. Walsall Wood School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shire Oak Academy and Walsall Wood School rank in West Midlands?
Shire Oak Academy is 435th of 493 and Walsall Wood School is 288th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).