Birches Green Primary School vs Erdington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 722 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birches Green Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
Erdington Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
904 students
| Measure | Birches Green Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Erdington Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1446 of 1,690 | #404 of 493 |
| National rank | #13661 of 15,697 | #3383 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 442 | 904 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 904 |
| Free school meals | 62.5% | 61% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.birchesgreen.co.uk | www.erdingtonacademy.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (22.1 vs 22.0).
- •Erdington Academy is the larger school with 904 students compared with 442.
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 Birches Green Primary School better than Erdington 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 Birches Green Primary School and Erdington Academy?
About 722 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birches Green Primary School: 442. Erdington Academy: 904. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birches Green Primary School and Erdington Academy rank in West Midlands?
Birches Green Primary School is 1446th of 1,690 and Erdington Academy is 404th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).