Shireland Hall Primary Academy vs Villiers Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
661 students
Villiers Primary School
Bilston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
662 students
| Measure | Shireland Hall Primary Academy Smethwick, West Midlands | Villiers Primary School Bilston, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #572 of 1,690 | #853 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5906 of 15,697 | #8477 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 661 | 662 |
| Pupils on roll | 661 | 662 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 50.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Smethwick | Bilston |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.shirelandhallprimaryacademy.com/ | www.villiersprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shireland Hall Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 47.8).
- •Shireland Hall Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 65%).
- •Shireland Hall Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
- •Villiers Primary School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 661.
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 Hall Primary Academy better than Villiers Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shireland Hall Primary Academy ranks higher (59.7 vs 47.8 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 Hall Primary Academy and Villiers Primary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Smethwick and Bilston in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shireland Hall Primary Academy: 661. Villiers Primary School: 662. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shireland Hall Primary Academy and Villiers Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Shireland Hall Primary Academy is 572nd of 1,690 and Villiers Primary School is 853rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).