Buile Hill Academy vs King of Kings
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buile Hill Academy
Salford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
870 students
King of Kings
Salford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
28 students
| Measure | Buile Hill Academy Salford, North West | King of Kings Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #285 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #2408 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 870 | 28 |
| Pupils on roll | 870 | 28 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 56% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salford | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | bua.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.kingofkingsschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Buile Hill Academy is the larger school with 870 students compared with 28.
- •Buile Hill Academy is a academy school while King of Kings is a independent 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 Buile Hill Academy better than King of Kings?
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 Buile Hill Academy and King of Kings?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Salford and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buile Hill Academy: 870. King of Kings: 28. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buile Hill Academy and King of Kings rank in North West?
Buile Hill Academy is 285th of 536 and King of Kings is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).