Birchwood Community High School vs Salford City Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Community High School
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
875 students
Salford City Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
876 students
| Measure | Birchwood Community High School Warrington, North West | Salford City Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #227 of 536 | #270 of 536 |
| National rank | #1961 of 4,090 | #2285 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 875 | 876 |
| Pupils on roll | 875 | 876 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 46.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 116.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.1% | 66.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Warrington | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birchwoodhigh.org/ | www.salfordcity-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Birchwood Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.0 vs 43.8).
- •Salford City Academy is the larger school with 876 students compared with 875.
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 Birchwood Community High School better than Salford City Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Birchwood Community High School ranks higher (50.0 vs 43.8 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 Birchwood Community High School and Salford City Academy?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchwood Community High School: 875. Salford City Academy: 876. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchwood Community High School and Salford City Academy rank in North West?
Birchwood Community High School is 227th of 536 and Salford City Academy is 270th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).