Lift Greenwood vs Park Hall Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Greenwood
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
935 students
Park Hall Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,269 students
| Measure | Lift Greenwood Birmingham, West Midlands | Park Hall Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #481 of 493 | #204 of 493 |
| National rank | #3984 of 4,090 | #2133 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 935 | 1,269 |
| Pupils on roll | 935 | 1,269 |
| Free school meals | 56% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.8 | 45.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.6% | 41.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.3% | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | 2.77 | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | 19.3 | 33.5 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.parkhallschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Park Hall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.6 vs 9.0).
- •Park Hall Academy is the larger school with 1,269 students compared with 935.
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 Lift Greenwood better than Park Hall Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Park Hall Academy ranks higher (46.6 vs 9.0 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 Lift Greenwood and Park Hall Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Greenwood: 935. Park Hall Academy: 1,269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Greenwood and Park Hall Academy rank in West Midlands?
Lift Greenwood is 481st of 493 and Park Hall Academy is 204th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).