Hallfield School vs Mander Portman Woodward Independent College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 492 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hallfield School
Edgbaston · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
452 students
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
144 students
| Measure | Hallfield School Edgbaston, West Midlands | Mander Portman Woodward Independent College Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #411 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #3470 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–13 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 452 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 144 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.5% | 55.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.7 |
| town | Edgbaston | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hallfieldschool.co.uk | www.mpw.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Hallfield School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 144.
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 Hallfield School better than Mander Portman Woodward Independent College?
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 Hallfield School and Mander Portman Woodward Independent College?
About 492 m in a straight line, between Edgbaston and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hallfield School: 452. Mander Portman Woodward Independent College: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hallfield School and Mander Portman Woodward Independent College rank in West Midlands?
Hallfield School is unranked and Mander Portman Woodward Independent College is 411th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).