Birchfield Primary School vs Birmingham Independent College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 675 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchfield Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
605 students
Birmingham Independent College
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–25
12 students
| Measure | Birchfield Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Birmingham Independent College Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #654 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #6615 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–25 |
| Students | 605 | 12 |
| Pupils on roll | 605 | 12 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 24% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.birchfld.bham.sch.uk/ | www.bicollege.org |
The verdict
- •Birchfield Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 12.
- •Birchfield Primary School is a academy school while Birmingham Independent College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Primary School better than Birmingham Independent College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birchfield Primary School and Birmingham Independent College?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield Primary School: 605. Birmingham Independent College: 12. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield Primary School and Birmingham Independent College rank in West Midlands?
Birchfield Primary School is 654th of 1,690 and Birmingham Independent College is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).