Lift Greenwood vs Yardleys School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 8.8 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
Yardleys School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
930 students
| Measure | Lift Greenwood Birmingham, West Midlands | Yardleys School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #481 of 493 | #226 of 493 |
| National rank | #3984 of 4,090 | #2261 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 935 | 930 |
| Pupils on roll | 935 | 930 |
| Free school meals | 56% | 63% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.8 | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.6% | 46% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.3% | 68.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.77 | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | 19.3 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.yardleys-vle.com |
The verdict
- •Yardleys School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.3 vs 9.0).
- •Lift Greenwood is the larger school with 935 students compared with 930.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Lift Greenwood better than Yardleys School?
On the Success Index (England), Yardleys School ranks higher (44.3 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 Yardleys School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Greenwood: 935. Yardleys School: 930. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Greenwood and Yardleys School rank in West Midlands?
Lift Greenwood is 481st of 493 and Yardleys School is 226th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).