Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form vs Shaw Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 893 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
938 students
Shaw Hill Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
474 students
| Measure | Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Birmingham, West Midlands | Shaw Hill Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #224 of 493 | #670 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2251 of 4,090 | #6784 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 938 | 474 |
| Pupils on roll | 938 | 474 |
| Free school meals | 66.3% | 58.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 112.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.6 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bordgrng.bham.sch.uk/ | www.shawhill.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shaw Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 44.5).
- •Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form is the larger school with 938 students compared with 474.
- •Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form is girls and Shaw Hill Primary School is co-educational.
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 Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form better than Shaw Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shaw Hill Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 44.5 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 Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form and Shaw Hill Primary School?
About 893 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form: 938. Shaw Hill Primary School: 474. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form and Shaw Hill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form is 224th of 493 and Shaw Hill Primary School is 670th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).