E-ACT Shenley Academy vs Northfield Manor Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E-ACT Shenley Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
746 students
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
373 students
| Measure | E-ACT Shenley Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Northfield Manor Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #478 of 493 | #441 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3978 of 4,090 | #4665 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 746 | 373 |
| Pupils on roll | 746 | 373 |
| Free school meals | 59.8% | 47.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.3% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.70 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | shenleyacademy.e-act.org.uk/ | northfieldmanoracademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Northfield Manor Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 9.3).
- •E-ACT Shenley Academy is the larger school with 746 students compared with 373.
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 Shenley Academy better than Northfield Manor Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Northfield Manor Primary Academy ranks higher (66.0 vs 9.3 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 Shenley Academy and Northfield Manor Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-ACT Shenley Academy: 746. Northfield Manor Primary Academy: 373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT Shenley Academy and Northfield Manor Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
E-ACT Shenley Academy is 478th of 493 and Northfield Manor Primary Academy is 441st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).