King Edward VI Handsworth School vs Saltley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Handsworth School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,365 students
Saltley Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,356 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Handsworth School Birmingham, West Midlands | Saltley Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 493 | #415 of 493 |
| National rank | #363 of 4,090 | #3533 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,365 | 1,356 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,365 | 1,356 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 128.8% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 74.2 | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.4% | 28.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.5% | 51.1% |
| EBacc average points | 7.12 | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | 40.8 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kingedwardvi.bham.sch.uk/ | www.saltley.academy |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Handsworth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.9 vs 20.1).
- •King Edward VI Handsworth School is the larger school with 1,365 students compared with 1,356.
- •King Edward VI Handsworth School is girls and Saltley Academy 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 Handsworth School better than Saltley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Handsworth School ranks higher (86.9 vs 20.1 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 Handsworth School and Saltley Academy?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Handsworth School: 1,365. Saltley Academy: 1,356. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Handsworth School and Saltley Academy rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI Handsworth School is 24th of 493 and Saltley Academy is 415th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).