Birchills Church of England Community Academy vs Reedswood E-ACT Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 749 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
Reedswood E-ACT Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
478 students
| Measure | Birchills Church of England Community Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Reedswood E-ACT Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1636 of 1,690 | #334 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15334 of 15,697 | #3515 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 442 | 478 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 478 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 47.6% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 113.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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 | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.birchills.walsall.sch.uk | reedswoodacademy.e-act.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Reedswood E-ACT Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 9.0).
- •Reedswood E-ACT Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 37%).
- •Reedswood E-ACT Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Reedswood E-ACT Academy is the larger school with 478 students compared with 442.
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 Reedswood E-ACT Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Reedswood E-ACT Academy ranks higher (72.1 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 Reedswood E-ACT Academy?
About 749 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. Reedswood E-ACT Academy: 478. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchills Church of England Community Academy and Reedswood E-ACT Academy rank in West Midlands?
Birchills Church of England Community Academy is 1636th of 1,690 and Reedswood E-ACT Academy is 334th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).