E-ACT Heartlands Academy vs St James Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E-ACT Heartlands Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
868 students
St James Academy
Dudley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
867 students
| Measure | E-ACT Heartlands Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St James Academy Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #175 of 493 | #405 of 493 |
| National rank | #1890 of 4,090 | #3406 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 868 | 867 |
| Pupils on roll | 868 | 867 |
| Free school meals | 76.5% | 50.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.3 | 36.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.3% | 37.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76% | 47.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | 3.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | heartlandsacademy.e-act.org.uk | www.stjamesacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •E-ACT Heartlands Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 21.7).
- •E-ACT Heartlands Academy is the larger school with 868 students compared with 867.
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 E-ACT Heartlands Academy better than St James Academy?
On the Success Index (England), E-ACT Heartlands Academy ranks higher (51.8 vs 21.7 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 E-ACT Heartlands Academy and St James Academy?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-ACT Heartlands Academy: 868. St James Academy: 867. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT Heartlands Academy and St James Academy rank in West Midlands?
E-ACT Heartlands Academy is 175th of 493 and St James Academy is 405th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).