Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form vs Small Heath Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km 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
Small Heath Leadership Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,131 students
| Measure | Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Birmingham, West Midlands | Small Heath Leadership Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #224 of 493 | #235 of 493 |
| National rank | #2251 of 4,090 | #2310 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 938 | 1,131 |
| Pupils on roll | 938 | 1,131 |
| Free school meals | 66.3% | 59.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | 45.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.8% | 48.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.2% | 68.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.47 | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | 26.6 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bordgrng.bham.sch.uk/ | smallheathleadershipacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.5 vs 43.3).
- •Small Heath Leadership Academy is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 938.
- •Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form is a local authority school while Small Heath Leadership Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form is girls and Small Heath Leadership Academy 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 Small Heath Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form ranks higher (44.5 vs 43.3 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 Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form and Small Heath Leadership Academy?
About 1.1 km 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. Small Heath Leadership Academy: 1,131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form and Small Heath Leadership Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form is 224th of 493 and Small Heath Leadership Academy is 235th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).