Church Hill Middle School vs WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church Hill Middle School
Redditch · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
388 students
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
394 students
| Measure | Church Hill Middle School Redditch, West Midlands | WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 493 | #477 of 493 |
| National rank | #2641 of 4,090 | #3977 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 388 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 388 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 49.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 61.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 14.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 35.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 17.0 |
| town | Redditch | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.churchhillschool.org.uk | solihull.wmgacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Church Hill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.2 vs 9.4).
- •WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is the larger school with 394 students compared with 388.
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 Church Hill Middle School better than WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)?
On the Success Index (England), Church Hill Middle School ranks higher (36.2 vs 9.4 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 Church Hill Middle School and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Redditch and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Hill Middle School: 388. WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull): 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Hill Middle School and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) rank in West Midlands?
Church Hill Middle School is 289th of 493 and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is 477th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).