Alderbrook School vs Sharmans Cross Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderbrook School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,701 students
Sharmans Cross Junior School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
409 students
| Measure | Alderbrook School Solihull, West Midlands | Sharmans Cross Junior School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 493 | #433 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #552 of 4,090 | #4609 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,701 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,701 | 409 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.1 | – |
| town | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alderbrookschool.co.uk | www.sharmans-cross.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Alderbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 66.3).
- •Alderbrook School is the larger school with 1,701 students compared with 409.
- •Alderbrook School is a academy school while Sharmans Cross Junior School is a local authority 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 Alderbrook School better than Sharmans Cross Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Alderbrook School ranks higher (81.5 vs 66.3 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 Alderbrook School and Sharmans Cross Junior School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderbrook School: 1,701. Sharmans Cross Junior School: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderbrook School and Sharmans Cross Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Alderbrook School is 41st of 493 and Sharmans Cross Junior School is 433rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).