Aldersley High School vs Birches First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldersley High School
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,262 students
Birches First School
WOLVERHAMPTON · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
175 students
| Measure | Aldersley High School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Birches First School WOLVERHAMPTON, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #322 of 493 | #68 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2885 of 4,090 | #752 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 1,262 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,262 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.3% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.3 | – |
| town | Wolverhampton | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | aldersley.aatrust.co.uk | www.birches.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Birches First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.4 vs 31.4).
- •Aldersley High School is the larger school with 1,262 students compared with 175.
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 Aldersley High School better than Birches First School?
On the Success Index (England), Birches First School ranks higher (90.4 vs 31.4 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 Aldersley High School and Birches First School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and WOLVERHAMPTON in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldersley High School: 1,262. Birches First School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldersley High School and Birches First School rank in West Midlands?
Aldersley High School is 322nd of 493 and Birches First School is 68th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).