Birchfield Independent Girls' School vs Jamia Islamia Birmingham
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.6 km 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
Jamia Islamia Birmingham
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
103 students
| Measure | Birchfield Independent Girls' School Birmingham, West Midlands | Jamia Islamia Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #480 of 493 | #461 of 493 |
| National rank | #3981 of 4,090 | #3886 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–17 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 101 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 103 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 55.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.78 |
| A level points per entry | 25.0 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bigs.bham.sch.uk | jamia.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Jamia Islamia Birmingham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.6 vs 9.2).
- •Jamia Islamia Birmingham is the larger school with 103 students compared with 101.
- •Birchfield Independent Girls' School is girls and Jamia Islamia Birmingham is boys.
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 Jamia Islamia Birmingham?
On the Success Index (England), Jamia Islamia Birmingham ranks higher (12.6 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 Jamia Islamia Birmingham?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School: 101. Jamia Islamia Birmingham: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield Independent Girls' School and Jamia Islamia Birmingham rank in West Midlands?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School is 480th of 493 and Jamia Islamia Birmingham is 461st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).