Aston Manor Academy vs Chilwell Croft Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 488 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aston Manor Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
990 students
Chilwell Croft Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
362 students
| Measure | Aston Manor Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Chilwell Croft Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #296 of 493 | #871 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2675 of 4,090 | #8751 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 990 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 990 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 75.7% | 78.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.2% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.2 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.astonmanor.bham.sch.uk/ | www.chilwellcroftacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Chilwell Croft Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.6 vs 35.4).
- •Aston Manor Academy is the larger school with 990 students compared with 362.
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 Aston Manor Academy better than Chilwell Croft Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chilwell Croft Academy ranks higher (46.6 vs 35.4 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 Aston Manor Academy and Chilwell Croft Academy?
About 488 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aston Manor Academy: 990. Chilwell Croft Academy: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston Manor Academy and Chilwell Croft Academy rank in West Midlands?
Aston Manor Academy is 296th of 493 and Chilwell Croft Academy is 871st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).