King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy vs Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
423 students
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form
Tamworth · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
424 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #377 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #3221 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 423 | 424 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 424 |
| Free school meals | 66.7% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 49.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.0 |
| town | Birmingham | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | bwa.kevibham.org | www.lfatsf.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form is the larger school with 424 students compared with 423.
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 Balaam Wood Academy better than Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form?
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 Balaam Wood Academy and Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy: 423. Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form: 424. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy and Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is 377th of 493 and Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).