Future First Independent School vs Orion School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 595 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Future First Independent School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
9 students
Orion School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16
20 students
| Measure | Future First Independent School Birmingham, West Midlands | Orion School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 13–16 |
| Students | 9 | 20 |
| Pupils on roll | 9 | 20 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 22.5% | 57.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.futurefirstschool.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Orion School is the larger school with 20 students compared with 9.
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 Future First Independent School better than Orion 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 Future First Independent School and Orion School?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Future First Independent School: 9. Orion School: 20. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Future First Independent School and Orion School rank in West Midlands?
Future First Independent School is unranked and Orion School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).