Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy vs Mill Lodge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
829 students
Mill Lodge Primary School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Mill Lodge Primary School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #432 of 493 | #1159 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3701 of 4,090 | #11201 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 829 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 829 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.christchurchsecondary.org.uk/ | www.mill-lodge.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mill Lodge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.2 vs 17.5).
- •Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy is the larger school with 829 students compared with 235.
- •Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy is a academy school while Mill Lodge Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy better than Mill Lodge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mill Lodge Primary School ranks higher (35.2 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 Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy and Mill Lodge Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy: 829. Mill Lodge Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy and Mill Lodge Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy is 432nd of 493 and Mill Lodge Primary School is 1159th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).