Aston Manor Academy vs Newbury Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 536 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
Newbury Independent School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
18 students
| Measure | Aston Manor Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Newbury Independent School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #296 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #2675 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 990 | 18 |
| Pupils on roll | 990 | 18 |
| Free school meals | 75.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 104.2% | 30% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.newburyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Aston Manor Academy is the larger school with 990 students compared with 18.
- •Aston Manor Academy is a academy school while Newbury Independent School is a independent 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.
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 Aston Manor Academy better than Newbury Independent School?
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 Aston Manor Academy and Newbury Independent School?
About 536 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aston Manor Academy: 990. Newbury Independent School: 18. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston Manor Academy and Newbury Independent School rank in West Midlands?
Aston Manor Academy is 296th of 493 and Newbury Independent School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).