King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy vs Rookery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 741 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,052 students
Rookery School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Rookery School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #237 of 493 | #1409 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2335 of 4,090 | #13320 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,052 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,052 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 55.9% | 55.9% |
| Capacity filled | 103% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.8 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hwga.org.uk | www.rookeryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.4 vs 24.3).
- •King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 453.
- •King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is girls and Rookery 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 Wood Girls' Academy better than Rookery School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy ranks higher (42.4 vs 24.3 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 Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy and Rookery School?
About 741 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy: 1,052. Rookery School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy and Rookery School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is 237th of 493 and Rookery School is 1409th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).