Birchfield Independent Girls' School vs Riverside Education
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.7 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
Riverside Education
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
100 students
| Measure | Birchfield Independent Girls' School Birmingham, West Midlands | Riverside Education Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #480 of 493 | #490 of 493 |
| National rank | #3981 of 4,090 | #4075 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–17 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 101 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 100 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 3.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.31 |
| A level points per entry | 25.0 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bigs.bham.sch.uk | riversideeducation.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Birchfield Independent Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (9.2 vs 2.5).
- •Birchfield Independent Girls' School is the larger school with 101 students compared with 100.
- •Birchfield Independent Girls' School is girls and Riverside Education 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 Riverside Education?
On the Success Index (England), Birchfield Independent Girls' School ranks higher (9.2 vs 2.5 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 Riverside Education?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School: 101. Riverside Education: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield Independent Girls' School and Riverside Education rank in West Midlands?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School is 480th of 493 and Riverside Education is 490th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).