Birches Head Academy vs Lift Rawlett
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 53 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birches Head Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
925 students
Lift Rawlett
Tamworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
926 students
| Measure | Birches Head Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Lift Rawlett Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #452 of 493 | #163 of 493 |
| National rank | #3840 of 4,090 | #1787 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 925 | 926 |
| Pupils on roll | 925 | 926 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 73.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.3 | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.1% | 44.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39.2% | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | 2.62 | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bircheshead.org.uk | www.rawlettschool.org |
The verdict
- •Lift Rawlett scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 13.9).
- •Lift Rawlett is the larger school with 926 students compared with 925.
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 Head Academy better than Lift Rawlett?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Rawlett ranks higher (53.8 vs 13.9 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 Birches Head Academy and Lift Rawlett?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birches Head Academy: 925. Lift Rawlett: 926. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birches Head Academy and Lift Rawlett rank in West Midlands?
Birches Head Academy is 452nd of 493 and Lift Rawlett is 163rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).