Edgbaston High School for Girls vs Harborne Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 852 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Birmingham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
797 students
Harborne Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
627 students
| Measure | Edgbaston High School for Girls Birmingham, West Midlands | Harborne Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #305 of 493 | #265 of 493 |
| National rank | #2763 of 4,090 | #2493 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 797 | 627 |
| Pupils on roll | 797 | 627 |
| Free school meals | – | 54.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.8% | 104.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.7 | 44.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 1.1% | 43.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 1.1% | 62.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.92 | 4.01 |
| A level points per entry | 42.0 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/ | www.harborneacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harborne Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.2 vs 33.6).
- •Edgbaston High School for Girls is the larger school with 797 students compared with 627.
- •Edgbaston High School for Girls is a independent school while Harborne Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Edgbaston High School for Girls is girls and Harborne 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 Edgbaston High School for Girls better than Harborne Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Harborne Academy ranks higher (39.2 vs 33.6 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 Edgbaston High School for Girls and Harborne Academy?
About 852 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edgbaston High School for Girls: 797. Harborne Academy: 627. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edgbaston High School for Girls and Harborne Academy rank in West Midlands?
Edgbaston High School for Girls is 305th of 493 and Harborne Academy is 265th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).