Birchfield Independent Girls' School vs Canterbury Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 726 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
Canterbury Cross Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
481 students
| Measure | Birchfield Independent Girls' School Birmingham, West Midlands | Canterbury Cross Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #480 of 493 | #1016 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3981 of 4,090 | #9993 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–17 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 101 | 481 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 481 |
| Free school meals | – | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 114.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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.canterburycross.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 9.2).
- •Canterbury Cross Primary School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 101.
- •Birchfield Independent Girls' School is a independent school while Canterbury Cross Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Birchfield Independent Girls' School is girls and Canterbury Cross Primary School 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 Canterbury Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Canterbury Cross Primary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 9.2 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 Birchfield Independent Girls' School and Canterbury Cross Primary School?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School: 101. Canterbury Cross Primary School: 481. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield Independent Girls' School and Canterbury Cross Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School is 480th of 493 and Canterbury Cross Primary School is 1016th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).