Broadway Academy vs Canterbury Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 258 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadway Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,222 students
Canterbury Cross Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
481 students
| Measure | Broadway Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Canterbury Cross Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #359 of 493 | #1016 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3128 of 4,090 | #9993 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,222 | 481 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,222 | 481 |
| Free school meals | 62% | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 114.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.6 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.broadway-academy.co.uk | www.canterburycross.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 26.4).
- •Broadway Academy is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 481.
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 Broadway Academy better than Canterbury Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Canterbury Cross Primary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 26.4 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 Broadway Academy and Canterbury Cross Primary School?
About 258 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadway Academy: 1,222. Canterbury Cross Primary School: 481. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadway Academy and Canterbury Cross Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Broadway Academy is 359th of 493 and Canterbury Cross Primary School is 1016th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).