E-ACT North Birmingham Academy vs Hawthorn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 216 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,167 students
Hawthorn Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | E-ACT North Birmingham Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Hawthorn Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 493 | #1066 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2897 of 4,090 | #10395 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,167 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,167 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 60.3% | 61.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.61 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.2 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | northbirminghamacademy.e-act.org.uk/ | www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 31.2).
- •E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 221.
- •E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is a academy school while Hawthorn Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 North Birmingham Academy better than Hawthorn Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hawthorn Primary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 31.2 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 North Birmingham Academy and Hawthorn Primary School?
About 216 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy: 1,167. Hawthorn Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT North Birmingham Academy and Hawthorn Primary School rank in West Midlands?
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is 326th of 493 and Hawthorn Primary School is 1066th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).