Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School vs West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 9.9 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
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
West Bromwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
774 students
| Measure | Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Birmingham, West Midlands | West Bromwich Collegiate Academy West Bromwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #272 of 493 | #241 of 493 |
| National rank | #2533 of 4,090 | #2360 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 774 | 774 |
| Pupils on roll | 774 | 774 |
| Free school meals | 46.3% | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 119.1% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.1% | 59.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | 4.23 |
| A level points per entry | 30.0 | – |
| town | Birmingham | West Bromwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.decschool.co.uk | www.WBCA.School |
The verdict
- •West Bromwich Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.8 vs 38.5).
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 West Bromwich Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), West Bromwich Collegiate Academy ranks higher (41.8 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 West Bromwich Collegiate Academy?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and West Bromwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School: 774. West Bromwich Collegiate Academy: 774. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School and West Bromwich Collegiate Academy rank in West Midlands?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is 272nd of 493 and West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is 241st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).