King Edward VI Aston School vs The Pioneers Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 480 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
The Pioneers Academy
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
82 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Aston School Birmingham, West Midlands | The Pioneers Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #27 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #401 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,023 | 82 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,023 | 82 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 45.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.thepioneersacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Aston School is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 82.
- •King Edward VI Aston School is a academy school while The Pioneers Academy is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •King Edward VI Aston School is boys and The Pioneers Academy is girls.
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 The Pioneers Academy?
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 King Edward VI Aston School and The Pioneers Academy?
About 480 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. The Pioneers Academy: 82. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Aston School and The Pioneers Academy rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI Aston School is 27th of 493 and The Pioneers Academy is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).