Birchfield Independent Girls' School vs King Edward VI Aston School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 585 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
King Edward VI Aston School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,023 students
| Measure | Birchfield Independent Girls' School Birmingham, West Midlands | King Edward VI Aston School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #480 of 493 | #27 of 493 |
| National rank | #3981 of 4,090 | #401 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–17 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 101 | 1,023 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 1,023 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 71.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 97.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.77 |
| A level points per entry | 25.0 | 38.4 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bigs.bham.sch.uk | www.keaston.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Aston School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 9.2).
- •King Edward VI Aston School is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 101.
- •Birchfield Independent Girls' School is a independent school while King Edward VI Aston School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Birchfield Independent Girls' School is girls and King Edward VI Aston School 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 King Edward VI Aston School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Aston School ranks higher (85.9 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 King Edward VI Aston School?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School: 101. King Edward VI Aston School: 1,023. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield Independent Girls' School and King Edward VI Aston School rank in West Midlands?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School is 480th of 493 and King Edward VI Aston School is 27th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).