The Rural Enterprise Academy vs Waverley Studio College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 32 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Rural Enterprise Academy
Penkridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
217 students
Waverley Studio College
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
223 students
| Measure | The Rural Enterprise Academy Penkridge, West Midlands | Waverley Studio College Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #367 of 493 | #465 of 493 |
| National rank | #3176 of 4,090 | #3903 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 217 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 40% |
| Capacity filled | 72.3% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | 21.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16.7% | 12.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.4% | 25.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.06 | 1.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Penkridge | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ruralenterpriseacademy.com | www.waverleystudiocollege.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Rural Enterprise Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.3 vs 11.9).
- •Waverley Studio College is the larger school with 223 students compared with 217.
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 Rural Enterprise Academy better than Waverley Studio College?
On the Success Index (England), The Rural Enterprise Academy ranks higher (25.3 vs 11.9 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 Rural Enterprise Academy and Waverley Studio College?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Penkridge and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Rural Enterprise Academy: 217. Waverley Studio College: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Rural Enterprise Academy and Waverley Studio College rank in West Midlands?
The Rural Enterprise Academy is 367th of 493 and Waverley Studio College is 465th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).