Castle Bromwich Junior School vs Park Hall Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Bromwich Junior School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
467 students
Park Hall Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,269 students
| Measure | Castle Bromwich Junior School Birmingham, West Midlands | Park Hall Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #880 of 1,690 | #204 of 493 |
| National rank | #8809 of 15,697 | #2133 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 467 | 1,269 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 1,269 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.5 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cbjs.co.uk/ | www.parkhallschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (46.3 vs 46.6).
- •Park Hall Academy is the larger school with 1,269 students compared with 467.
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 Castle Bromwich Junior School better than Park Hall Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castle Bromwich Junior School and Park Hall Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Bromwich Junior School: 467. Park Hall Academy: 1,269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Bromwich Junior School and Park Hall Academy rank in West Midlands?
Castle Bromwich Junior School is 880th of 1,690 and Park Hall Academy is 204th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).