King Edward VI Handsworth School vs Welford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 288 m 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
Welford Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
405 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Handsworth School Birmingham, West Midlands | Welford Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 493 | #1413 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #363 of 4,090 | #13341 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,365 | 405 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,365 | 405 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 62.6% |
| Capacity filled | 128.8% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 74.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.12 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.8 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kingedwardvi.bham.sch.uk/ | www.welford.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Handsworth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.9 vs 24.2).
- •King Edward VI Handsworth School is the larger school with 1,365 students compared with 405.
- •King Edward VI Handsworth School is a academy school while Welford Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •King Edward VI Handsworth School is girls and Welford Primary 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 Handsworth School better than Welford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Handsworth School ranks higher (86.9 vs 24.2 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 Welford Primary School?
About 288 m 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. Welford Primary School: 405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Handsworth School and Welford Primary School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI Handsworth School is 24th of 493 and Welford Primary School is 1413th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).