Smith's Wood Academy vs Yorkswood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith's Wood Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
697 students
Yorkswood Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
| Measure | Smith's Wood Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Yorkswood Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #479 of 493 | #1626 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3979 of 4,090 | #15277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 697 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 697 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 65.4% | 68.3% |
| Capacity filled | 69.7% | 69.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | smithswood.co.uk/ | www.yorkswoodprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (9.3 vs 9.8).
- •Smith's Wood Academy is the larger school with 697 students compared with 375.
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 Smith's Wood Academy better than Yorkswood Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Smith's Wood Academy and Yorkswood Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Smith's Wood Academy: 697. Yorkswood Primary School: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Smith's Wood Academy and Yorkswood Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Smith's Wood Academy is 479th of 493 and Yorkswood Primary School is 1626th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).