Kings Heath Secondary School vs Swanshurst School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 759 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Heath Secondary School
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
794 students
Swanshurst School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,928 students
| Measure | Kings Heath Secondary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Swanshurst School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #353 of 493 | #442 of 493 |
| National rank | #3079 of 4,090 | #3750 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 794 | 1,928 |
| Pupils on roll | 794 | 1,928 |
| Free school meals | 51.9% | 45.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.khss.org.uk/ | www.swanshurst.org |
The verdict
- •Kings Heath Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.6 vs 16.5).
- •Swanshurst School is the larger school with 1,928 students compared with 794.
- •Kings Heath Secondary School is a local authority school while Swanshurst School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Kings Heath Secondary School is co-educational and Swanshurst School is girls.
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 Kings Heath Secondary School better than Swanshurst School?
On the Success Index (England), Kings Heath Secondary School ranks higher (27.6 vs 16.5 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 Kings Heath Secondary School and Swanshurst School?
About 759 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Heath Secondary School: 794. Swanshurst School: 1,928. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Heath Secondary School and Swanshurst School rank in West Midlands?
Kings Heath Secondary School is 353rd of 493 and Swanshurst School is 442nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).