The National Mathematics and Science College vs The Westwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 264 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The National Mathematics and Science College
Westwood Way · Independent secondary · Ages 15–20
159 students
The Westwood Academy
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
843 students
| Measure | The National Mathematics and Science College Westwood Way, West Midlands | The Westwood Academy Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #417 of 493 | #303 of 493 |
| National rank | #3553 of 4,090 | #2756 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 15–20 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 159 | 843 |
| Pupils on roll | 159 | 843 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 2.1 | 40.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 35.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 58.5% |
| EBacc average points | 0.00 | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | 53.9 | 32.3 |
| town | Westwood Way | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | natmatsci.ac.uk | thewestwoodacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Westwood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.8 vs 19.9).
- •The Westwood Academy is the larger school with 843 students compared with 159.
- •The National Mathematics and Science College is a independent school while The Westwood Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The National Mathematics and Science College better than The Westwood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Westwood Academy ranks higher (33.8 vs 19.9 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 The National Mathematics and Science College and The Westwood Academy?
About 264 m in a straight line, between Westwood Way and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The National Mathematics and Science College: 159. The Westwood Academy: 843. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The National Mathematics and Science College and The Westwood Academy rank in West Midlands?
The National Mathematics and Science College is 417th of 493 and The Westwood Academy is 303rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).