Birchills Church of England Community Academy vs Emmanuel School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 311 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
Emmanuel School
Walsall · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
77 students
| Measure | Birchills Church of England Community Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Emmanuel School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1636 of 1,690 | #63 of 493 |
| National rank | #15334 of 15,697 | #847 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 442 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 51.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.birchills.walsall.sch.uk | www.emmanuel-walsall.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.7 vs 9.0).
- •Birchills Church of England Community Academy is the larger school with 442 students compared with 77.
- •Birchills Church of England Community Academy is a academy school while Emmanuel School 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 Birchills Church of England Community Academy better than Emmanuel School?
On the Success Index (England), Emmanuel School ranks higher (73.7 vs 9.0 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 Birchills Church of England Community Academy and Emmanuel School?
About 311 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchills Church of England Community Academy: 442. Emmanuel School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchills Church of England Community Academy and Emmanuel School rank in West Midlands?
Birchills Church of England Community Academy is 1636th of 1,690 and Emmanuel School is 63rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).