City Academy vs City United Academy (CUA)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
554 students
City United Academy (CUA)
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
27 students
| Measure | City Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | City United Academy (CUA) Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #448 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #3824 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 554 | 27 |
| Pupils on roll | 554 | 27 |
| Free school meals | 57% | – |
| Capacity filled | 73.9% | 54% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.corecity.academy | – |
The verdict
- •City Academy is the larger school with 554 students compared with 27.
- •City Academy is a academy school while City United Academy (CUA) is a independent 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 City Academy better than City United Academy (CUA)?
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 City Academy and City United Academy (CUA)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Academy: 554. City United Academy (CUA): 27. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Academy and City United Academy (CUA) rank in West Midlands?
City Academy is 448th of 493 and City United Academy (CUA) is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).