Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School vs Kings Norton Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 958 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
774 students
Kings Norton Girls' School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,076 students
| Measure | Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Birmingham, West Midlands | Kings Norton Girls' School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #272 of 493 | #52 of 493 |
| National rank | #2533 of 4,090 | #725 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 774 | 1,076 |
| Pupils on roll | 774 | 1,076 |
| Free school meals | 46.3% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 119.1% | 100.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 56.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 61% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.1% | 81.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | 5.41 |
| A level points per entry | 30.0 | 37.4 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.decschool.co.uk | www.kngs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kings Norton Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 38.5).
- •Kings Norton Girls' School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 774.
- •Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is co-educational and Kings Norton Girls' 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 Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School better than Kings Norton Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Kings Norton Girls' School ranks higher (76.8 vs 38.5 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 Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School and Kings Norton Girls' School?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School: 774. Kings Norton Girls' School: 1,076. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School and Kings Norton Girls' School rank in West Midlands?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is 272nd of 493 and Kings Norton Girls' School is 52nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).