Green Oak Academy vs Nelson Mandela School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 653 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Oak Academy
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
74 students
Nelson Mandela School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
| Measure | Green Oak Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Nelson Mandela School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 493 | #1338 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #228 of 4,090 | #12752 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 74 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 74 | 435 |
| Free school meals | – | 53.7% |
| Capacity filled | 62.7% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | greenoak.bham.sch.uk | www.nelsonmandelaschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Green Oak Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.3 vs 27.3).
- •Nelson Mandela School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 74.
- •Green Oak Academy is a independent school while Nelson Mandela School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Green Oak Academy is girls and Nelson Mandela School is co-educational.
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 Green Oak Academy better than Nelson Mandela School?
On the Success Index (England), Green Oak Academy ranks higher (91.3 vs 27.3 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 Green Oak Academy and Nelson Mandela School?
About 653 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Green Oak Academy: 74. Nelson Mandela School: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Green Oak Academy and Nelson Mandela School rank in West Midlands?
Green Oak Academy is 13th of 493 and Nelson Mandela School is 1338th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).