Shireland Collegiate Academy vs Victoria Park Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 747 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
Victoria Park Primary
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
604 students
| Measure | Shireland Collegiate Academy Smethwick, West Midlands | Victoria Park Primary Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #295 of 493 | #1265 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2672 of 4,090 | #12068 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,585 | 604 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,585 | 604 |
| Free school meals | 44.4% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 133.1% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.victoriaparkacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Shireland Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.6 vs 30.8).
- •Shireland Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 1,585 students compared with 604.
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 Victoria Park Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Shireland Collegiate Academy ranks higher (35.6 vs 30.8 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 Shireland Collegiate Academy and Victoria Park Primary?
About 747 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shireland Collegiate Academy: 1,585. Victoria Park Primary: 604. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shireland Collegiate Academy and Victoria Park Primary rank in West Midlands?
Shireland Collegiate Academy is 295th of 493 and Victoria Park Primary is 1265th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).