Alderbrook School vs St Peter's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 579 m 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
St Peter's Catholic School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,306 students
| Measure | Alderbrook School Solihull, West Midlands | St Peter's Catholic School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #41 of 493 | #55 of 493 |
| National rank | #552 of 4,090 | #738 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,701 | 1,306 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,701 | 1,306 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 104.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.2 | 53.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.4% | 59.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.9% | 77.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | 4.91 |
| A level points per entry | 40.1 | 34.3 |
| town | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alderbrookschool.co.uk | www.st-peters.solihull.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alderbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 76.3).
- •Alderbrook School is the larger school with 1,701 students compared with 1,306.
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 St Peter's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Alderbrook School ranks higher (81.5 vs 76.3 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 St Peter's Catholic School?
About 579 m in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderbrook School: 1,701. St Peter's Catholic School: 1,306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderbrook School and St Peter's Catholic School rank in West Midlands?
Alderbrook School is 41st of 493 and St Peter's Catholic School is 55th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).