Birches Head Academy vs The Excel Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 787 m 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
The Excel Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,184 students
| Measure | Birches Head Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Excel Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #452 of 493 | #374 of 493 |
| National rank | #3840 of 4,090 | #3211 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 925 | 1,184 |
| Pupils on roll | 925 | 1,184 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.3 | 37.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.1% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39.2% | 51.7% |
| EBacc average points | 2.62 | 3.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bircheshead.org.uk | www.excelacademy.info/ |
The verdict
- •The Excel Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.6 vs 13.9).
- •The Excel Academy is the larger school with 1,184 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 The Excel Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Excel Academy ranks higher (24.6 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 The Excel Academy?
About 787 m in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birches Head Academy: 925. The Excel Academy: 1,184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birches Head Academy and The Excel Academy rank in West Midlands?
Birches Head Academy is 452nd of 493 and The Excel Academy is 374th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).