Grace Academy Solihull vs The Shirestone Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 891 m 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
The Shirestone Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Grace Academy Solihull Birmingham, West Midlands | The Shirestone Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #313 of 493 | #415 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2825 of 4,090 | #4448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 884 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 884 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 60.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.4 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | solihull.graceacademy.org.uk/ | sites.google.com/shirestone.org/shirestoneacademywebsite2022/home |
The verdict
- •The Shirestone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 32.6).
- •Grace Academy Solihull is the larger school with 884 students compared with 241.
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 The Shirestone Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Shirestone Academy ranks higher (67.2 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 The Shirestone Academy?
About 891 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grace Academy Solihull: 884. The Shirestone Academy: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grace Academy Solihull and The Shirestone Academy rank in West Midlands?
Grace Academy Solihull is 313th of 493 and The Shirestone Academy is 415th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).