Al-Burhan Grammar School vs Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 874 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Burhan Grammar School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
114 students
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,152 students
| Measure | Al-Burhan Grammar School Birmingham, West Midlands | Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 493 | #370 of 493 |
| National rank | #97 of 4,090 | #3184 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 114 | 1,152 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 1,152 |
| Free school meals | – | 48.7% |
| Capacity filled | 71.3% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.7 | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 81.8% | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.9% | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | 6.15 | 3.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.3 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alburhan.org.uk | www.ilsley.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Al-Burhan Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.5 vs 25.1).
- •Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 114.
- •Al-Burhan Grammar School is a independent school while Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al-Burhan Grammar School is girls and Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is co-educational.
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 Al-Burhan Grammar School better than Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Burhan Grammar School ranks higher (95.5 vs 25.1 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 Al-Burhan Grammar School and Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School?
About 874 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Burhan Grammar School: 114. Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School: 1,152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Burhan Grammar School and Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School rank in West Midlands?
Al-Burhan Grammar School is 7th of 493 and Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is 370th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).