Highclare School vs Imedia School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 531 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highclare School
West Midlands · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
469 students
Imedia School
Erdington · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
10 students
| Measure | Highclare School West Midlands, West Midlands | Imedia School Erdington, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #1746 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 14–16 |
| Students | 469 | 10 |
| Pupils on roll | 469 | 10 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 55.8% | 25% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.5 | 0.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.5% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.1% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | 0.02 |
| A level points per entry | 29.4 | – |
| town | West Midlands | Erdington |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.highclareschool.co.uk | www.imediaschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Highclare School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 1.9).
- •Highclare School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 10.
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 Highclare School better than Imedia School?
On the Success Index (England), Highclare School ranks higher (54.4 vs 1.9 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 Highclare School and Imedia School?
About 531 m in a straight line, between West Midlands and Erdington in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highclare School: 469. Imedia School: 10. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highclare School and Imedia School rank in West Midlands?
Highclare School is 158th of 493 and Imedia School is unranked among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).