Beacon Hill Academy vs King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Hill Academy
Dudley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,117 students
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,118 students
| Measure | Beacon Hill Academy Dudley, West Midlands | King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #286 of 493 | #26 of 493 |
| National rank | #2612 of 4,090 | #379 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,117 | 1,118 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,117 | 1,118 |
| Free school meals | 38.9% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 124.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 80.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.9% | 98% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | 7.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | 46.7 |
| town | Dudley | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.beaconhillacademy.org.uk | www.kechg.org.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 36.8).
- •King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 1,117.
- •Beacon Hill Academy is co-educational and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls is girls.
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 Beacon Hill Academy better than King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls ranks higher (86.5 vs 36.8 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 Beacon Hill Academy and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Hill Academy: 1,117. King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls: 1,118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Hill Academy and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls rank in West Midlands?
Beacon Hill Academy is 286th of 493 and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls is 26th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).