Grace Academy Solihull vs John Henry Newman Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Academy Solihull
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
884 students
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,273 students
| Measure | Grace Academy Solihull Birmingham, West Midlands | John Henry Newman Catholic College Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #313 of 493 | #292 of 493 |
| National rank | #2825 of 4,090 | #2662 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 884 | 1,273 |
| Pupils on roll | 884 | 1,273 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 106.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 43.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.8% | 37.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.2% | 62.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | 3.72 |
| A level points per entry | 26.4 | 31.7 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | solihull.graceacademy.org.uk/ | johnhenrynewmancatholiccollege.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Henry Newman Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 32.6).
- •John Henry Newman Catholic College is the larger school with 1,273 students compared with 884.
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 Grace Academy Solihull better than John Henry Newman Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), John Henry Newman Catholic College ranks higher (35.8 vs 32.6 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 Grace Academy Solihull and John Henry Newman Catholic College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grace Academy Solihull: 884. John Henry Newman Catholic College: 1,273. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grace Academy Solihull and John Henry Newman Catholic College rank in West Midlands?
Grace Academy Solihull is 313th of 493 and John Henry Newman Catholic College is 292nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).