Biddulph High School vs E-ACT Shenley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 76 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddulph High School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
746 students
E-ACT Shenley Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
746 students
| Measure | Biddulph High School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | E-ACT Shenley Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #232 of 493 | #478 of 493 |
| National rank | #2293 of 4,090 | #3978 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 746 | 746 |
| Pupils on roll | 746 | 746 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 59.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 77.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | 31.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.6% | 17.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60% | 40.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | 2.70 |
| A level points per entry | 31.3 | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | biddulphhigh.co.uk/ | shenleyacademy.e-act.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Biddulph High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 9.3).
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 Biddulph High School better than E-ACT Shenley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Biddulph High School ranks higher (43.6 vs 9.3 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 Biddulph High School and E-ACT Shenley Academy?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biddulph High School: 746. E-ACT Shenley Academy: 746. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biddulph High School and E-ACT Shenley Academy rank in West Midlands?
Biddulph High School is 232nd of 493 and E-ACT Shenley Academy is 478th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).