Smestow Academy vs Westacre Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 934 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smestow Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
589 students
Westacre Infant School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
257 students
| Measure | Smestow Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Westacre Infant School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #371 of 493 | #689 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3188 of 4,090 | #6969 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 589 | 257 |
| Pupils on roll | 589 | 257 |
| Free school meals | 59.1% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 58.3% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.5 | – |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.smestowacademy.co.uk | www.westacreinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Westacre Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 25.1).
- •Smestow Academy is the larger school with 589 students compared with 257.
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 Smestow Academy better than Westacre Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Westacre Infant School ranks higher (54.7 vs 25.1 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 Smestow Academy and Westacre Infant School?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Smestow Academy: 589. Westacre Infant School: 257. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Smestow Academy and Westacre Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Smestow Academy is 371st of 493 and Westacre Infant School is 689th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).