Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School vs Ninestiles, an Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 928 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,152 students
Ninestiles, an Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,476 students
| Measure | Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands | Ninestiles, an Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #370 of 493 | #288 of 493 |
| National rank | #3184 of 4,090 | #2622 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,152 | 1,476 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,152 | 1,476 |
| Free school meals | 48.7% | 60.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.5% | 39.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.3% | 61.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.55 | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | 23.3 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ilsley.bham.sch.uk/ | www.ninestiles.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ninestiles, an Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.7 vs 25.1).
- •Ninestiles, an Academy is the larger school with 1,476 students compared with 1,152.
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 Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School better than Ninestiles, an Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ninestiles, an Academy ranks higher (36.7 vs 25.1 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 Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School and Ninestiles, an Academy?
About 928 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School: 1,152. Ninestiles, an Academy: 1,476. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School and Ninestiles, an Academy rank in West Midlands?
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is 370th of 493 and Ninestiles, an Academy is 288th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).