Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy vs Yardley Wood Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 305 m 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
Yardley Wood Community Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
| Measure | Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Yardley Wood Community Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #432 of 493 | #1659 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3701 of 4,090 | #15530 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 829 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 829 | 442 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 59.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.christchurchsecondary.org.uk/ | www.ydlywood.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.5 vs 6.5).
- •Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy is the larger school with 829 students compared with 442.
- •Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy is a academy school while Yardley Wood Community 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 Yardley Wood Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy ranks higher (17.5 vs 6.5 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 Yardley Wood Community Primary School?
About 305 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy: 829. Yardley Wood Community Primary School: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy and Yardley Wood Community Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy is 432nd of 493 and Yardley Wood Community Primary School is 1659th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).