Hodge Hill College vs Tame Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 692 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hodge Hill College
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,193 students
Tame Valley Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Hodge Hill College Birmingham, West Midlands | Tame Valley Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #262 of 493 | #1208 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2474 of 4,090 | #11681 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,193 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,193 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 48.2% | 67.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hodgehill.bham.sch.uk | tva.greenheartlearning.org |
The verdict
- •Hodge Hill College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 32.8).
- •Hodge Hill College is the larger school with 1,193 students compared with 228.
- •Hodge Hill College is a local authority school while Tame Valley Academy 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 Hodge Hill College better than Tame Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hodge Hill College ranks higher (39.7 vs 32.8 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 Hodge Hill College and Tame Valley Academy?
About 692 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hodge Hill College: 1,193. Tame Valley Academy: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hodge Hill College and Tame Valley Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hodge Hill College is 262nd of 493 and Tame Valley Academy is 1208th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).