Ellesmere College vs Hamd House School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in West Midlands, England, 85 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellesmere College
Ellesmere · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
432 students
Hamd House School
Birmingham · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
433 students
| Measure | Ellesmere College Ellesmere, West Midlands | Hamd House School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #457 of 493 | #217 of 493 |
| National rank | #3865 of 4,090 | #2222 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 5–16 |
| Students | 432 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 433 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 62.6% | 65.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.6 | 43.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 42.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 62.9% |
| EBacc average points | 1.97 | 3.97 |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | – |
| town | Ellesmere | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ellesmere.com | – |
The verdict
- •Hamd House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 13.4).
- •Hamd House School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 432.
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 Ellesmere College better than Hamd House School?
On the Success Index (England), Hamd House School ranks higher (45.1 vs 13.4 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 Ellesmere College and Hamd House School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellesmere College: 432. Hamd House School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellesmere College and Hamd House School rank in West Midlands?
Ellesmere College is 457th of 493 and Hamd House School is 217th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).