Lordswood Boys' School vs St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lordswood Boys' School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
659 students
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
Bromsgrove · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
658 students
| Measure | Lordswood Boys' School Birmingham, West Midlands | St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Bromsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #267 of 493 | #59 of 493 |
| National rank | #2499 of 4,090 | #788 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 659 | 658 |
| Pupils on roll | 659 | 658 |
| Free school meals | 45.6% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 109.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Bromsgrove |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lordswoodboys.co.uk | www.st-johns-bromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Middle School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 39.1).
- •Lordswood Boys' School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 658.
- •Lordswood Boys' School is boys and St John's Church of England Middle School 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 Lordswood Boys' School better than St John's Church of England Middle School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Middle School Academy ranks higher (75.1 vs 39.1 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 Lordswood Boys' School and St John's Church of England Middle School Academy?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Bromsgrove in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lordswood Boys' School: 659. St John's Church of England Middle School Academy: 658. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lordswood Boys' School and St John's Church of England Middle School Academy rank in West Midlands?
Lordswood Boys' School is 267th of 493 and St John's Church of England Middle School Academy is 59th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).