King Edward's School vs Tiverton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 995 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward's School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
815 students
Tiverton Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | King Edward's School Birmingham, West Midlands | Tiverton Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #485 of 493 | #629 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4042 of 4,090 | #6377 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 815 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 815 | 202 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 19.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.20 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | kes.org.uk | www.tiverton.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Tiverton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.5 vs 5.0).
- •King Edward's School is the larger school with 815 students compared with 202.
- •King Edward's School is a independent school while Tiverton Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •King Edward's School is boys and Tiverton 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's School better than Tiverton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Tiverton Academy ranks higher (57.5 vs 5.0 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's School and Tiverton Academy?
About 995 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward's School: 815. Tiverton Academy: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward's School and Tiverton Academy rank in West Midlands?
King Edward's School is 485th of 493 and Tiverton Academy is 629th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).