E-ACT North Birmingham Academy vs Oscott Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 888 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
Oscott Academy
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
20 students
| Measure | E-ACT North Birmingham Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Oscott Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #2897 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 14–16 |
| Students | 1,167 | 20 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,167 | 20 |
| Free school meals | 60.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | 1.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.61 | 0.10 |
| A level points per entry | 25.2 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | northbirminghamacademy.e-act.org.uk/ | www.oscottacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •E-ACT North Birmingham Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.2 vs 2.1).
- •E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 20.
- •E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is a academy school while Oscott Academy is a independent 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 Oscott Academy?
On the Success Index (England), E-ACT North Birmingham Academy ranks higher (31.2 vs 2.1 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 Oscott Academy?
About 888 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. Oscott Academy: 20. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT North Birmingham Academy and Oscott Academy rank in West Midlands?
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is 326th of 493 and Oscott Academy is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).