King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy vs St Peter's CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 57 km 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
St Peter's CofE Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,052 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St Peter's CofE Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #237 of 493 | #459 of 493 |
| National rank | #2335 of 4,090 | #3877 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,052 | 1,052 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,052 | 1,052 |
| Free school meals | 55.9% | 50.5% |
| Capacity filled | 103% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | 34.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.6% | 19.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.6% | 36.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | 2.81 |
| A level points per entry | 24.8 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hwga.org.uk | www.spa.woodard.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.4 vs 13.0).
- •King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is girls and St Peter's CofE 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 Wood Girls' Academy better than St Peter's CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy ranks higher (42.4 vs 13.0 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 St Peter's CofE Academy?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy: 1,052. St Peter's CofE Academy: 1,052. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy and St Peter's CofE Academy rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is 237th of 493 and St Peter's CofE Academy is 459th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).