Birchensale Middle School vs St Stephen's CofE First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 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
St Stephen's CofE First School
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
171 students
| Measure | Birchensale Middle School Redditch, West Midlands | St Stephen's CofE First School Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 493 | #1072 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2843 of 4,090 | #10449 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 522 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 522 | 171 |
| Free school meals | 38.1% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 114% |
| 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 | – | – |
| town | Redditch | Redditch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.birchensale.worcs.sch.uk | www.ststephensschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.6 vs 32.2).
- •Birchensale Middle School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 171.
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 St Stephen's CofE First School?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen's CofE First School ranks higher (38.6 vs 32.2 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 St Stephen's CofE First School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Redditch and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchensale Middle School: 522. St Stephen's CofE First School: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchensale Middle School and St Stephen's CofE First School rank in West Midlands?
Birchensale Middle School is 318th of 493 and St Stephen's CofE First School is 1072nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).