Elmhurst Ballet School vs Packwood Haugh School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 77 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmhurst Ballet School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
185 students
Packwood Haugh School
Shrewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
185 students
| Measure | Elmhurst Ballet School Birmingham, West Midlands | Packwood Haugh School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #475 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #3966 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 185 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 185 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 26.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.elmhurstdance.co.uk | www.packwood-haugh.co.uk |
The verdict
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 Elmhurst Ballet School better than Packwood Haugh School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elmhurst Ballet School and Packwood Haugh School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmhurst Ballet School: 185. Packwood Haugh School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmhurst Ballet School and Packwood Haugh School rank in West Midlands?
Elmhurst Ballet School is 475th of 493 and Packwood Haugh School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).