Blackwater Academy vs Riverside Education
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 34 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwater Academy
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 12–20
17 students
Riverside Education
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
100 students
| Measure | Blackwater Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Riverside Education Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #490 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #4075 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 12–20 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 17 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 17 | 100 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 28.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 3.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | riversideeducation.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside Education is the larger school with 100 students compared with 17.
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 Blackwater Academy better than Riverside Education?
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 Blackwater Academy and Riverside Education?
About 34 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackwater Academy: 17. Riverside Education: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackwater Academy and Riverside Education rank in West Midlands?
Blackwater Academy is unranked and Riverside Education is 490th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).