Eden Boys' School, Birmingham vs Fairfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 90 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
606 students
Fairfield High School
Hereford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
607 students
| Measure | Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands | Fairfield High School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #70 of 493 | #64 of 493 |
| National rank | #938 of 4,090 | #875 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 606 | 607 |
| Pupils on roll | 606 | 607 |
| Free school meals | 51.8% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.3 | 50.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76.2% | 51.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 91% | 72% |
| EBacc average points | 5.77 | 4.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.edenboysbirmingham.com/ | www.fairfield.hereford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 71.9).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 606.
- •Eden Boys' School, Birmingham is boys and Fairfield High School is co-educational.
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 Eden Boys' School, Birmingham better than Fairfield High School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfield High School ranks higher (73.0 vs 71.9 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 Eden Boys' School, Birmingham and Fairfield High School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham: 606. Fairfield High School: 607. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eden Boys' School, Birmingham and Fairfield High School rank in West Midlands?
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham is 70th of 493 and Fairfield High School is 64th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).