Aston University Mathematics School vs Birmingham Ormiston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 694 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aston University Mathematics School
Birmingham · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
64 students
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
1,016 students
| Measure | Aston University Mathematics School Birmingham, West Midlands | Birmingham Ormiston Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #60 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #800 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 64 | 1,016 |
| Pupils on roll | 64 | 1,016 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 32% | 106.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.6 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.aums.ac.uk | www.boa-academy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Birmingham Ormiston Academy is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 64.
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 University Mathematics School better than Birmingham Ormiston Academy?
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 University Mathematics School and Birmingham Ormiston Academy?
About 694 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aston University Mathematics School: 64. Birmingham Ormiston Academy: 1,016. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston University Mathematics School and Birmingham Ormiston Academy rank in West Midlands?
Aston University Mathematics School is unranked and Birmingham Ormiston Academy is 60th of 493 among sixth form schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).