Ark St Alban's Academy vs Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 745 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark St Alban's Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
797 students
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
| Measure | Ark St Alban's Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #177 of 493 | #1503 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1918 of 4,090 | #14297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 797 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 797 | 138 |
| Free school meals | 77.3% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.9 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | arkstalbans.org/ | www.hbsda.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark St Alban's Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.1 vs 17.9).
- •Ark St Alban's Academy is the larger school with 797 students compared with 138.
- •Ark St Alban's Academy is a academy school while Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Alban's Academy better than Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark St Alban's Academy ranks higher (51.1 vs 17.9 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 St Alban's Academy and Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark St Alban's Academy: 797. Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark St Alban's Academy and Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School rank in West Midlands?
Ark St Alban's Academy is 177th of 493 and Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School is 1503rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).