Grestone Academy vs King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grestone Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
366 students
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,052 students
| Measure | Grestone Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1206 of 1,690 | #237 of 493 |
| National rank | #11667 of 15,697 | #2335 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 366 | 1,052 |
| Pupils on roll | 366 | 1,052 |
| Free school meals | 47.7% | 55.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 103% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.8 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.grestoneacademy.com | www.hwga.org.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.4 vs 32.8).
- •King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 366.
- •Grestone Academy is co-educational and King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is girls.
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 Grestone Academy better than King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy ranks higher (42.4 vs 32.8 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 Grestone Academy and King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grestone Academy: 366. King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy: 1,052. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grestone Academy and King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy rank in West Midlands?
Grestone Academy is 1206th of 1,690 and King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is 237th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).