Bishop Walsh Catholic School vs The Shrubbery School Ltd
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 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
The Shrubbery School Ltd
Sutton Coldfield · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
116 students
| Measure | Bishop Walsh Catholic School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | The Shrubbery School Ltd Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #48 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #642 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,076 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,076 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 41.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | – |
| town | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | bishopwalsh.net/ | www.shrubberyschool.com |
The verdict
- •Bishop Walsh Catholic School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 116.
- •Bishop Walsh Catholic School is a academy school while The Shrubbery School Ltd 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 Bishop Walsh Catholic School better than The Shrubbery School Ltd?
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 Bishop Walsh Catholic School and The Shrubbery School Ltd?
About 1.3 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. The Shrubbery School Ltd: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Walsh Catholic School and The Shrubbery School Ltd rank in West Midlands?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School is 48th of 493 and The Shrubbery School Ltd is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).