Birchills Church of England Community Academy vs Walsall Studio School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 929 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
Walsall Studio School
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
206 students
| Measure | Birchills Church of England Community Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Walsall Studio School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1636 of 1,690 | #476 of 493 |
| National rank | #15334 of 15,697 | #3973 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 442 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 48.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 68.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 26.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 8.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 31% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.birchills.walsall.sch.uk | www.studioschoolandsixth.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (9.0 vs 9.5).
- •Birchills Church of England Community Academy is the larger school with 442 students compared with 206.
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 Walsall Studio 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 Birchills Church of England Community Academy and Walsall Studio School?
About 929 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. Walsall Studio School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchills Church of England Community Academy and Walsall Studio School rank in West Midlands?
Birchills Church of England Community Academy is 1636th of 1,690 and Walsall Studio School is 476th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).