Birchfield Independent Girls' School vs Birmingham Independent College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 605 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchfield Independent Girls' School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
101 students
Birmingham Independent College
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–25
12 students
| Measure | Birchfield Independent Girls' School Birmingham, West Midlands | Birmingham Independent College Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #480 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #3981 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–17 | Ages 14–25 |
| Students | 101 | 12 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 12 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 24% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | 25.0 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bigs.bham.sch.uk | www.bicollege.org |
The verdict
- •Birchfield Independent Girls' School is the larger school with 101 students compared with 12.
- •Birchfield Independent Girls' School is girls and Birmingham Independent College is co-educational.
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 Birchfield Independent Girls' School better than Birmingham Independent College?
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 Birchfield Independent Girls' School and Birmingham Independent College?
About 605 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School: 101. Birmingham Independent College: 12. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield Independent Girls' School and Birmingham Independent College rank in West Midlands?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School is 480th of 493 and Birmingham Independent College is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).