Ark St Alban's Academy vs Heritage Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 523 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
Heritage Academy
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
58 students
| Measure | Ark St Alban's Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Heritage Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #177 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #1918 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 797 | 58 |
| Pupils on roll | 797 | 58 |
| Free school meals | 77.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 58% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | 63.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.6% | 78.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.5% | 92.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | 6.26 |
| A level points per entry | 37.9 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | arkstalbans.org/ | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.1 vs 51.1).
- •Ark St Alban's Academy is the larger school with 797 students compared with 58.
- •Ark St Alban's Academy is a academy school while Heritage Academy is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ark St Alban's Academy is co-educational and Heritage Academy is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ark St Alban's Academy better than Heritage Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Heritage Academy ranks higher (94.1 vs 51.1 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 Ark St Alban's Academy and Heritage Academy?
About 523 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. Heritage Academy: 58. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark St Alban's Academy and Heritage Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ark St Alban's Academy is 177th of 493 and Heritage Academy is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).