Eden Boys' School, Birmingham vs Great Wyrley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 18 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
Great Wyrley Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
606 students
| Measure | Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands | Great Wyrley Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #70 of 493 | #345 of 493 |
| National rank | #938 of 4,090 | #3038 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 606 | 606 |
| Pupils on roll | 606 | 606 |
| Free school meals | 51.8% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 54.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.3 | 39.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76.2% | 26.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 91% | 54.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.77 | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.5 |
| town | Birmingham | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.edenboysbirmingham.com/ | greatwyrleyacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Eden Boys' School, Birmingham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 28.5).
- •Eden Boys' School, Birmingham is boys and Great Wyrley Academy 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 Great Wyrley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Eden Boys' School, Birmingham ranks higher (71.9 vs 28.5 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 Great Wyrley Academy?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham: 606. Great Wyrley Academy: 606. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eden Boys' School, Birmingham and Great Wyrley Academy rank in West Midlands?
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham is 70th of 493 and Great Wyrley Academy is 345th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).