Erdington Academy vs Imedia School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erdington Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
904 students
Imedia School
Erdington · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
10 students
| Measure | Erdington Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Imedia School Erdington, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #404 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #3383 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 14–16 |
| Students | 904 | 10 |
| Pupils on roll | 904 | 10 |
| Free school meals | 61% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 25% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | 0.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.8% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.42 | 0.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Erdington |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.erdingtonacademy.bham.sch.uk/ | www.imediaschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Erdington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.0 vs 1.9).
- •Erdington Academy is the larger school with 904 students compared with 10.
- •Erdington Academy is a academy school while Imedia School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Erdington Academy better than Imedia School?
On the Success Index (England), Erdington Academy ranks higher (22.0 vs 1.9 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 Erdington Academy and Imedia School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Erdington in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Erdington Academy: 904. Imedia School: 10. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Erdington Academy and Imedia School rank in West Midlands?
Erdington Academy is 404th of 493 and Imedia School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).