Colmers School and Sixth Form College vs King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,139 students
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
423 students
| Measure | Colmers School and Sixth Form College Birmingham, West Midlands | King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #364 of 493 | #377 of 493 |
| National rank | #3148 of 4,090 | #3221 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,139 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,139 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 55.6% | 66.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.8% | 32% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.1% | 52% |
| EBacc average points | 3.47 | 3.35 |
| A level points per entry | 30.0 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.colmers.bham.sch.uk/ | bwa.kevibham.org |
The verdict
- •Colmers School and Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.1 vs 24.3).
- •Colmers School and Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 423.
- •Colmers School and Sixth Form College is a local authority school while King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is a academy 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 Colmers School and Sixth Form College better than King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Colmers School and Sixth Form College ranks higher (26.1 vs 24.3 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 Colmers School and Sixth Form College and King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colmers School and Sixth Form College: 1,139. King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colmers School and Sixth Form College and King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy rank in West Midlands?
Colmers School and Sixth Form College is 364th of 493 and King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is 377th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).