Alvechurch CofE Middle School vs Blackwell First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvechurch CofE Middle School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
451 students
Blackwell First School
Bromsgrove · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
187 students
| Measure | Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham, West Midlands | Blackwell First School Bromsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #51 of 493 | #4 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #687 of 4,090 | #39 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 451 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 2.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Bromsgrove |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alvechurchmiddle.co.uk/ | www.blackwellfirstschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Blackwell First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.1 vs 77.8).
- •Alvechurch CofE Middle School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 187.
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 Alvechurch CofE Middle School better than Blackwell First School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackwell First School ranks higher (99.1 vs 77.8 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 Alvechurch CofE Middle School and Blackwell First School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Bromsgrove in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alvechurch CofE Middle School: 451. Blackwell First School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alvechurch CofE Middle School and Blackwell First School rank in West Midlands?
Alvechurch CofE Middle School is 51st of 493 and Blackwell First School is 4th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).