Ark Boulton Academy vs Jamia Islamia Birmingham
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 374 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Boulton Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
877 students
Jamia Islamia Birmingham
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
103 students
| Measure | Ark Boulton Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Jamia Islamia Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #291 of 493 | #461 of 493 |
| National rank | #2656 of 4,090 | #3886 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 877 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 877 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 66.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 55.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 32.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.3% | 22.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.5% | 48.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | 2.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | arkboulton.org/ | jamia.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ark Boulton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 12.6).
- •Ark Boulton Academy is the larger school with 877 students compared with 103.
- •Ark Boulton Academy is a academy school while Jamia Islamia Birmingham is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ark Boulton Academy is co-educational and Jamia Islamia Birmingham is boys.
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 Ark Boulton Academy better than Jamia Islamia Birmingham?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Boulton Academy ranks higher (35.8 vs 12.6 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 Ark Boulton Academy and Jamia Islamia Birmingham?
About 374 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Boulton Academy: 877. Jamia Islamia Birmingham: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Boulton Academy and Jamia Islamia Birmingham rank in West Midlands?
Ark Boulton Academy is 291st of 493 and Jamia Islamia Birmingham is 461st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).