Hamd House School vs Starbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in West Midlands, England, 718 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamd House School
Birmingham · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
433 students
Starbank School
Birmingham · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
2,161 students
| Measure | Hamd House School Birmingham, West Midlands | Starbank School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #217 of 493 | #73 of 493 |
| National rank | #2222 of 4,090 | #973 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–16 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 433 | 2,161 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 2,161 |
| Free school meals | – | 47.6% |
| Capacity filled | 65.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.9% | 62.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.9% | 73% |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | 4.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Starbank School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 45.1).
- •Starbank School is the larger school with 2,161 students compared with 433.
- •Hamd House School is a independent school while Starbank School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hamd House School better than Starbank School?
On the Success Index (England), Starbank School ranks higher (71.1 vs 45.1 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 Hamd House School and Starbank School?
About 718 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hamd House School: 433. Starbank School: 2,161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamd House School and Starbank School rank in West Midlands?
Hamd House School is 217th of 493 and Starbank School is 73rd of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).