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Barr Beacon SchoolFortis Academy
| Measure | Barr Beacon School Walsall, West Midlands | Fortis Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #81 of 493 | #419 of 493 |
| National rank | #1035 of 4,090 | #3577 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,469 | 1,210 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,469 | 1,210 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 54.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 57% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | 37.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.1% | 27.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.6% | 49.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.99 | 3.14 |
| A level points per entry | 33.0 | 30.6 |
| town | Walsall | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.barrbeaconschool.co.uk/ | fortisacademy.org.uk/ |
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Success Index (England) is our 0–100 score (see the methodology). Pupils on roll: Number of pupils in the latest school census. Free school meals: Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals. Capacity filled: Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity. KS2 expected standard (RWM): Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.