Holyhead School vs St John Wall Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holyhead School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,257 students
St John Wall Catholic School
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
591 students
| Measure | Holyhead School Birmingham, West Midlands | St John Wall Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #324 of 493 | #297 of 493 |
| National rank | #2891 of 4,090 | #2688 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,257 | 591 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,257 | 591 |
| Free school meals | 64.7% | 65.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.2% | 38.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.2% | 60.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | 33.4 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holyheadschool.org.uk/ | www.sjw.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Wall Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.2 vs 31.3).
- •Holyhead School is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 591.
- •Holyhead School is a academy school while St John Wall Catholic School is a local authority 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 Holyhead School better than St John Wall Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Wall Catholic School ranks higher (35.2 vs 31.3 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 Holyhead School and St John Wall Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holyhead School: 1,257. St John Wall Catholic School: 591. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holyhead School and St John Wall Catholic School rank in West Midlands?
Holyhead School is 324th of 493 and St John Wall Catholic School is 297th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).