Coundon Court vs Swanshurst School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coundon Court
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,873 students
Swanshurst School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,928 students
| Measure | Coundon Court Coventry, West Midlands | Swanshurst School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #178 of 493 | #442 of 493 |
| National rank | #1919 of 4,090 | #3750 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,873 | 1,928 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,873 | 1,928 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 45.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.95 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | – |
| town | Coventry | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.coundoncourt.org | www.swanshurst.org |
The verdict
- •Coundon Court scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.1 vs 16.5).
- •Swanshurst School is the larger school with 1,928 students compared with 1,873.
- •Coundon Court is co-educational and Swanshurst School is girls.
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 Coundon Court better than Swanshurst School?
On the Success Index (England), Coundon Court ranks higher (51.1 vs 16.5 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 Coundon Court and Swanshurst School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coundon Court: 1,873. Swanshurst School: 1,928. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coundon Court and Swanshurst School rank in West Midlands?
Coundon Court is 178th of 493 and Swanshurst School is 442nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).