Al-Burhan Grammar School vs The Olive School, Birmingham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 926 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
The Olive School, Birmingham
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
631 students
| Measure | Al-Burhan Grammar School Birmingham, West Midlands | The Olive School, Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #7 of 493 | #214 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #97 of 4,090 | #2341 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 114 | 631 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 631 |
| Free school meals | – | 46.1% |
| Capacity filled | 71.3% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 81.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.15 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alburhan.org.uk | www.olivebirmingham.com |
The verdict
- •Al-Burhan Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.5 vs 78.8).
- •The Olive School, Birmingham is the larger school with 631 students compared with 114.
- •Al-Burhan Grammar School is a independent school while The Olive School, Birmingham is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al-Burhan Grammar School is girls and The Olive School, Birmingham 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 The Olive School, Birmingham?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Burhan Grammar School ranks higher (95.5 vs 78.8 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 Al-Burhan Grammar School and The Olive School, Birmingham?
About 926 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Burhan Grammar School: 114. The Olive School, Birmingham: 631. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Burhan Grammar School and The Olive School, Birmingham rank in West Midlands?
Al-Burhan Grammar School is 7th of 493 and The Olive School, Birmingham is 214th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).