Bishop Challoner Catholic College vs King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 872 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,184 students
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,118 students
| Measure | Bishop Challoner Catholic College Birmingham, West Midlands | King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #160 of 493 | #26 of 493 |
| National rank | #1750 of 4,090 | #379 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,184 | 1,118 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,184 | 1,118 |
| Free school meals | 38.1% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 124.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | 80.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.4% | 98% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.6% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.33 | 7.83 |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | 46.7 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bishopchalloner.org.uk/ | www.kechg.org.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 54.3).
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic College is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 1,118.
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic College is a local authority school while King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic College is co-educational and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls is girls.
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 Bishop Challoner Catholic College better than King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls ranks higher (86.5 vs 54.3 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 Bishop Challoner Catholic College and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls?
About 872 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Challoner Catholic College: 1,184. King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls: 1,118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Challoner Catholic College and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls rank in West Midlands?
Bishop Challoner Catholic College is 160th of 493 and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls is 26th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).