Hodge Hill College vs Washwood Heath Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km 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
Washwood Heath Academy
Birmingham · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,668 students
| Measure | Hodge Hill College Birmingham, West Midlands | Washwood Heath Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #262 of 493 | #293 of 493 |
| National rank | #2474 of 4,090 | #2667 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 1,193 | 1,668 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,193 | 1,668 |
| Free school meals | 48.2% | 57.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 113% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.1 | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.8% | 38.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.7% | 59.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 3.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hodgehill.bham.sch.uk | www.washwood.academy |
The verdict
- •Hodge Hill College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 35.8).
- •Washwood Heath Academy is the larger school with 1,668 students compared with 1,193.
- •Hodge Hill College is a local authority school while Washwood Heath 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 Washwood Heath Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hodge Hill College ranks higher (39.7 vs 35.8 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 Washwood Heath Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hodge Hill College: 1,193. Washwood Heath Academy: 1,668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hodge Hill College and Washwood Heath Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hodge Hill College is 262nd of 493 and Washwood Heath Academy is 293rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).