Birchfield School vs Codsall Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchfield School
Wolverhampton · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
186 students
Codsall Community High School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–18
1,046 students
| Measure | Birchfield School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Codsall Community High School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #132 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #1548 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 186 | 1,046 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 1,046 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 71.5% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.birchfieldschool.co.uk | www.cc-hs.com/ |
The verdict
- •Codsall Community High School is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 186.
- •Birchfield School is a independent school while Codsall Community High School is a local authority 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 School better than Codsall Community High School?
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 School and Codsall Community High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield School: 186. Codsall Community High School: 1,046. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield School and Codsall Community High School rank in West Midlands?
Birchfield School is unranked and Codsall Community High School is 132nd of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).