Birchensale Middle School vs Shireland Biomedical Utc
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchensale Middle School
Redditch · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
522 students
Shireland Biomedical Utc
West Bromwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
520 students
| Measure | Birchensale Middle School Redditch, West Midlands | Shireland Biomedical Utc West Bromwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 493 | #469 of 493 |
| National rank | #2843 of 4,090 | #3939 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 522 | 520 |
| Pupils on roll | 522 | 520 |
| Free school meals | 38.1% | 52.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.8 |
| town | Redditch | West Bromwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.birchensale.worcs.sch.uk | sbmutc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Birchensale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.2 vs 10.7).
- •Birchensale Middle School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 520.
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 Birchensale Middle School better than Shireland Biomedical Utc?
On the Success Index (England), Birchensale Middle School ranks higher (32.2 vs 10.7 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 Birchensale Middle School and Shireland Biomedical Utc?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Redditch and West Bromwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchensale Middle School: 522. Shireland Biomedical Utc: 520. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchensale Middle School and Shireland Biomedical Utc rank in West Midlands?
Birchensale Middle School is 318th of 493 and Shireland Biomedical Utc is 469th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).