Shireland Collegiate Academy vs Shireland Technology Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 36 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Smethwick · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,585 students
Shireland Technology Primary
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | Shireland Collegiate Academy Smethwick, West Midlands | Shireland Technology Primary Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #295 of 493 | #390 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2672 of 4,090 | #4196 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,585 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,585 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 44.4% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 133.1% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.1 | – |
| town | Smethwick | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.collegiateacademy.org.uk | www.shirelandtechnologyprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Shireland Technology Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 35.6).
- •Shireland Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 1,585 students compared with 440.
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 Shireland Collegiate Academy better than Shireland Technology Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Shireland Technology Primary ranks higher (68.4 vs 35.6 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 Shireland Collegiate Academy and Shireland Technology Primary?
About 36 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shireland Collegiate Academy: 1,585. Shireland Technology Primary: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shireland Collegiate Academy and Shireland Technology Primary rank in West Midlands?
Shireland Collegiate Academy is 295th of 493 and Shireland Technology Primary is 390th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).