Bournville School vs King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bournville School
Birmingham · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
660 students
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
815 students
| Measure | Bournville School Birmingham, West Midlands | King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #431 of 493 | #125 of 493 |
| National rank | #3700 of 4,090 | #1484 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 660 | 815 |
| Pupils on roll | 660 | 815 |
| Free school meals | 66.4% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 56.7% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | 47.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 56.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.2% | 71.9% |
| EBacc average points | 2.99 | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bournvilleschool.org/ | www.knbs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 17.5).
- •King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys is the larger school with 815 students compared with 660.
- •Bournville School is co-educational and King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys is boys.
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 Bournville School better than King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys ranks higher (60.0 vs 17.5 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 Bournville School and King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bournville School: 660. King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys: 815. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bournville School and King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys rank in West Midlands?
Bournville School is 431st of 493 and King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys is 125th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).