Flexible Learning School vs Riverside Education
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 7.1 km 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
Riverside Education
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
100 students
| Measure | Flexible Learning School Birmingham, West Midlands | Riverside Education Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #486 of 493 | #490 of 493 |
| National rank | #4047 of 4,090 | #4075 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–16 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 99 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 100 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 70.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 2.6% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 2.6% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.24 | 0.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.flexiblelearning.org.uk | riversideeducation.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Flexible Learning School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (4.5 vs 2.5).
- •Riverside Education is the larger school with 100 students compared with 99.
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 Riverside Education?
On the Success Index (England), Flexible Learning School ranks higher (4.5 vs 2.5 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 Riverside Education?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flexible Learning School: 99. Riverside Education: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flexible Learning School and Riverside Education rank in West Midlands?
Flexible Learning School is 486th of 493 and Riverside Education is 490th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).