Hamstead Hall Academy vs St John Wall Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamstead Hall Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,173 students
St John Wall Catholic School
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
591 students
| Measure | Hamstead Hall Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St John Wall Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #330 of 493 | #297 of 493 |
| National rank | #2927 of 4,090 | #2688 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,173 | 591 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,173 | 591 |
| Free school meals | 40.9% | 65.1% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.7% | 38.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.2% | 60.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | 27.7 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hamsteadhall.com | www.sjw.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Wall Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.2 vs 30.7).
- •Hamstead Hall Academy is the larger school with 1,173 students compared with 591.
- •Hamstead Hall Academy is a academy school while St John Wall Catholic School is a local authority 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 Hamstead Hall Academy better than St John Wall Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Wall Catholic School ranks higher (35.2 vs 30.7 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 Hamstead Hall Academy and St John Wall Catholic School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hamstead Hall Academy: 1,173. St John Wall Catholic School: 591. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamstead Hall Academy and St John Wall Catholic School rank in West Midlands?
Hamstead Hall Academy is 330th of 493 and St John Wall Catholic School is 297th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).