Birchfield Independent Girls' School vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 661 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
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Birchfield Independent Girls' School Birmingham, West Midlands | Sacred Heart Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #480 of 493 | #1464 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3981 of 4,090 | #13790 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–17 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 101 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 173 |
| Free school meals | – | 54.3% |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.sacredheart-sch.net |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.3 vs 9.2).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 101.
- •Birchfield Independent Girls' School is a independent school while Sacred Heart Catholic School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Birchfield Independent Girls' School is girls and Sacred Heart Catholic 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 Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks higher (21.3 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 Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 661 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School: 101. Sacred Heart Catholic School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield Independent Girls' School and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in West Midlands?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School is 480th of 493 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 1464th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).