Firs Primary School vs Hodge Hill College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firs Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
279 students
Hodge Hill College
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,193 students
| Measure | Firs Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Hodge Hill College Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1442 of 1,690 | #262 of 493 |
| National rank | #13625 of 15,697 | #2474 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 279 | 1,193 |
| Pupils on roll | 279 | 1,193 |
| Free school meals | 74.2% | 48.2% |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.firs.academy | www.hodgehill.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hodge Hill College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 22.4).
- •Hodge Hill College is the larger school with 1,193 students compared with 279.
- •Firs Primary School is a academy school while Hodge Hill College is a local authority 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 Firs Primary School better than Hodge Hill College?
On the Success Index (England), Hodge Hill College ranks higher (39.7 vs 22.4 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 Firs Primary School and Hodge Hill College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Firs Primary School: 279. Hodge Hill College: 1,193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Firs Primary School and Hodge Hill College rank in West Midlands?
Firs Primary School is 1442nd of 1,690 and Hodge Hill College is 262nd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).