John Henry Newman Catholic College vs Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 323 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,273 students
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,151 students
| Measure | John Henry Newman Catholic College Birmingham, West Midlands | Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 493 | #482 of 493 |
| National rank | #2662 of 4,090 | #3987 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,273 | 1,151 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,273 | 1,151 |
| Free school meals | 44.1% | 60.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106.1% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | 31.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.5% | 19.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.5% | 41.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | 2.74 |
| A level points per entry | 31.7 | 21.9 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | johnhenrynewmancatholiccollege.org.uk/ | www.kingshurst.tgacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •John Henry Newman Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 8.9).
- •John Henry Newman Catholic College is the larger school with 1,273 students compared with 1,151.
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 John Henry Newman Catholic College better than Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst?
On the Success Index (England), John Henry Newman Catholic College ranks higher (35.8 vs 8.9 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 John Henry Newman Catholic College and Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst?
About 323 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Henry Newman Catholic College: 1,273. Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst: 1,151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Henry Newman Catholic College and Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst rank in West Midlands?
John Henry Newman Catholic College is 292nd of 493 and Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst is 482nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).