Flexible Learning School vs Jewellery Quarter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 860 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flexible Learning School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16
99 students
Jewellery Quarter Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
556 students
| Measure | Flexible Learning School Birmingham, West Midlands | Jewellery Quarter Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #486 of 493 | #449 of 493 |
| National rank | #4047 of 4,090 | #3830 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 99 | 556 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 556 |
| Free school meals | – | 59% |
| Capacity filled | 70.7% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 4.5 | 35.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 2.6% | 28.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 2.6% | 47.9% |
| EBacc average points | 0.24 | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.flexiblelearning.org.uk | www.corejewelleryquarter.academy |
The verdict
- •Jewellery Quarter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.2 vs 4.5).
- •Jewellery Quarter Academy is the larger school with 556 students compared with 99.
- •Flexible Learning School is a independent school while Jewellery Quarter Academy is a academy 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 Flexible Learning School better than Jewellery Quarter Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Jewellery Quarter Academy ranks higher (14.2 vs 4.5 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 Flexible Learning School and Jewellery Quarter Academy?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flexible Learning School: 99. Jewellery Quarter Academy: 556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flexible Learning School and Jewellery Quarter Academy rank in West Midlands?
Flexible Learning School is 486th of 493 and Jewellery Quarter Academy is 449th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).