Bournville School vs St Edward's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 76 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
St Edward's Church of England Academy
Leek · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
662 students
| Measure | Bournville School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Edward's Church of England Academy Leek, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #431 of 493 | #167 of 493 |
| National rank | #3700 of 4,090 | #1830 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 660 | 662 |
| Pupils on roll | 660 | 662 |
| Free school meals | 66.4% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 56.7% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Leek |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bournvilleschool.org/ | stedwards.academy |
The verdict
- •St Edward's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.9 vs 17.5).
- •St Edward's Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 54%).
- •St Edward's Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Edward's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 662 students compared with 660.
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 St Edward's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Edward's Church of England Academy ranks higher (52.9 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 St Edward's Church of England Academy?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Leek in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bournville School: 660. St Edward's Church of England Academy: 662. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bournville School and St Edward's Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bournville School is 431st of 493 and St Edward's Church of England Academy is 167th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).