Hodge Hill Girls' School vs Ward End Primary 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.
Hodge Hill Girls' School
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
749 students
Ward End Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
878 students
| Measure | Hodge Hill Girls' School Birmingham, West Midlands | Ward End Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #186 of 493 | #811 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2000 of 4,090 | #8045 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 749 | 878 |
| Pupils on roll | 749 | 878 |
| Free school meals | 56.9% | 55.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.31 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hodgehgs.bham.sch.uk/ | www.wardend.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (49.3 vs 49.8).
- •Ward End Primary School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 749.
- •Hodge Hill Girls' School is girls and Ward End Primary 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 Hodge Hill Girls' School better than Ward End Primary 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 Hodge Hill Girls' School and Ward End Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hodge Hill Girls' School: 749. Ward End Primary School: 878. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hodge Hill Girls' School and Ward End Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hodge Hill Girls' School is 186th of 493 and Ward End Primary School is 811th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).