King Edward VI Aston School vs Prince Albert Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 516 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Aston School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,023 students
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
740 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Aston School Birmingham, West Midlands | Prince Albert Junior and Infant School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 493 | #432 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #401 of 4,090 | #4607 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,023 | 740 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,023 | 740 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 54.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 111.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 71.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.4 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.keaston.bham.sch.uk/ | www.princealbert.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Aston School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 66.3).
- •King Edward VI Aston School is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 740.
- •King Edward VI Aston School is boys and Prince Albert Junior and Infant 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 King Edward VI Aston School better than Prince Albert Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Aston School ranks higher (85.9 vs 66.3 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 King Edward VI Aston School and Prince Albert Junior and Infant School?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Aston School: 1,023. Prince Albert Junior and Infant School: 740. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Aston School and Prince Albert Junior and Infant School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI Aston School is 27th of 493 and Prince Albert Junior and Infant School is 432nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).