Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School vs The University of Birmingham School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km 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
The University of Birmingham School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,188 students
| Measure | Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Birmingham, West Midlands | The University of Birmingham School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #272 of 493 | #222 of 493 |
| National rank | #2533 of 4,090 | #2240 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 774 | 1,188 |
| Pupils on roll | 774 | 1,188 |
| Free school meals | 46.3% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 119.1% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 41.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.1% | 59.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | 30.0 | 34.8 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.decschool.co.uk | www.uobschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The University of Birmingham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.8 vs 38.5).
- •The University of Birmingham School is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 774.
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 The University of Birmingham School?
On the Success Index (England), The University of Birmingham School ranks higher (44.8 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 The University of Birmingham School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School: 774. The University of Birmingham School: 1,188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School and The University of Birmingham School rank in West Midlands?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is 272nd of 493 and The University of Birmingham School is 222nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).