Birchfield School vs Packwood Haugh School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in West Midlands, England, 47 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
Packwood Haugh School
Shrewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
185 students
| Measure | Birchfield School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Packwood Haugh School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 186 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 185 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 71.5% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Wolverhampton | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.birchfieldschool.co.uk | www.packwood-haugh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Birchfield School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 185.
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 Packwood Haugh 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 Packwood Haugh School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield School: 186. Packwood Haugh School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield School and Packwood Haugh School rank in West Midlands?
Birchfield School is unranked and Packwood Haugh School is unranked among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).