Aspire Ap School vs Birmingham Independent College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 8.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Ap School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
11 students
Birmingham Independent College
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–25
12 students
| Measure | Aspire Ap School Birmingham, West Midlands | Birmingham Independent College Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 14–25 |
| Students | 11 | 12 |
| Pupils on roll | 11 | 12 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 24% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.aspireapschool.org/ | www.bicollege.org |
The verdict
- •Birmingham Independent College is the larger school with 12 students compared with 11.
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 Aspire Ap School better than Birmingham Independent College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aspire Ap School and Birmingham Independent College?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aspire Ap School: 11. Birmingham Independent College: 12. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aspire Ap School and Birmingham Independent College rank in West Midlands?
Aspire Ap School is unranked and Birmingham Independent College is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).