Eden Boys' School, Birmingham vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 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
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands | Sacred Heart Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #70 of 493 | #1464 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #938 of 4,090 | #13790 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 606 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 606 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 51.8% | 54.3% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 91% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.edenboysbirmingham.com/ | www.sacredheart-sch.net |
The verdict
- •Eden Boys' School, Birmingham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 21.3).
- •Eden Boys' School, Birmingham is the larger school with 606 students compared with 173.
- •Eden Boys' School, Birmingham is boys and Sacred Heart Catholic 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 Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Eden Boys' School, Birmingham ranks higher (71.9 vs 21.3 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 Eden Boys' School, Birmingham and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham: 606. Sacred Heart Catholic School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eden Boys' School, Birmingham and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in West Midlands?
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham is 70th of 493 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 1464th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).