Future First Independent School vs St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 929 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
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Future First Independent School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #404 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #4326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 9 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 9 | 204 |
| Free school meals | – | 58.3% |
| Capacity filled | 22.5% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| 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 | www.stmich21.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth is the larger school with 204 students compared with 9.
- •Future First Independent School is a independent school while St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth 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 Future First Independent School better than St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth?
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 St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Future First Independent School: 9. St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Future First Independent School and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth rank in West Midlands?
Future First Independent School is unranked and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth is 404th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).