Harborne Academy vs Ludlow Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 54 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harborne Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
627 students
Ludlow Church of England School
Ludlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
626 students
| Measure | Harborne Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Ludlow Church of England School Ludlow, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #265 of 493 | #264 of 493 |
| National rank | #2493 of 4,090 | #2488 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 627 | 626 |
| Pupils on roll | 627 | 626 |
| Free school meals | 54.1% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104.5% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.7% | 30% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.2% | 56.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.01 | 3.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Ludlow |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.harborneacademy.co.uk/ | www.ludlowschool.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (39.2 vs 39.3).
- •Harborne Academy is the larger school with 627 students compared with 626.
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 Harborne Academy better than Ludlow Church of England School?
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 Harborne Academy and Ludlow Church of England School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Ludlow in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harborne Academy: 627. Ludlow Church of England School: 626. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harborne Academy and Ludlow Church of England School rank in West Midlands?
Harborne Academy is 265th of 493 and Ludlow Church of England School is 264th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).