Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre vs World's End Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
627 students
World's End Junior School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
353 students
| Measure | Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Birmingham, West Midlands | World's End Junior School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 493 | #1064 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1747 of 4,090 | #10385 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 627 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 627 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 53.1% | 57.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.1 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/ | worldsendjuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 38.9).
- •Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 627 students compared with 353.
- •Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre is a academy school while World's End Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre is girls and World's End Junior School is co-educational.
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 Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre better than World's End Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre ranks higher (54.4 vs 38.9 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 Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre and World's End Junior School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre: 627. World's End Junior School: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre and World's End Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre is 159th of 493 and World's End Junior School is 1064th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).