Cockshut Hill School vs King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 815 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockshut Hill School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
977 students
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,188 students
| Measure | Cockshut Hill School Birmingham, West Midlands | King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #430 of 493 | #209 of 493 |
| National rank | #3696 of 4,090 | #2158 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 977 | 1,188 |
| Pupils on roll | 977 | 1,188 |
| Free school meals | 61.5% | 52.3% |
| Capacity filled | 61.8% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.3 | 47.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.1% | 45.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.7% | 70.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.44 | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.5 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cockshuthill.org.uk | www.keshacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 17.6).
- •King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 977.
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 Cockshut Hill School better than King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy ranks higher (46.1 vs 17.6 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 Cockshut Hill School and King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy?
About 815 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cockshut Hill School: 977. King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy: 1,188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockshut Hill School and King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy rank in West Midlands?
Cockshut Hill School is 430th of 493 and King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is 209th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).