Bishop Walsh Catholic School vs Plantsbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,076 students
Plantsbrook School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,574 students
| Measure | Bishop Walsh Catholic School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Plantsbrook School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #48 of 493 | #74 of 493 |
| National rank | #642 of 4,090 | #984 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,076 | 1,574 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,076 | 1,574 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.0 | 51.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.5% | 59.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.2% | 77.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.66 | 4.92 |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | 30.1 |
| town | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | bishopwalsh.net/ | plantsbrookschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Walsh Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.2 vs 70.9).
- •Plantsbrook School is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 1,076.
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 Walsh Catholic School better than Plantsbrook School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Walsh Catholic School ranks higher (79.2 vs 70.9 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 Walsh Catholic School and Plantsbrook School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School: 1,076. Plantsbrook School: 1,574. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Walsh Catholic School and Plantsbrook School rank in West Midlands?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School is 48th of 493 and Plantsbrook School is 74th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).