Mander Portman Woodward Independent College vs Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
144 students
Priory School
Edgbaston · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
330 students
| Measure | Mander Portman Woodward Independent College Birmingham, West Midlands | Priory School Edgbaston, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #411 of 493 | #22 of 493 |
| National rank | #3470 of 4,090 | #340 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 0–18 |
| Students | 144 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 330 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 55.4% | 55% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.8 | 59.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 71% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 87.1% |
| EBacc average points | 2.80 | 5.33 |
| A level points per entry | 37.7 | 37.7 |
| town | Birmingham | Edgbaston |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.mpw.ac.uk | www.prioryschool.net/ |
The verdict
- •Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 20.9).
- •Priory School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 144.
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 Mander Portman Woodward Independent College better than Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory School ranks higher (87.6 vs 20.9 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 Mander Portman Woodward Independent College and Priory School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Edgbaston in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College: 144. Priory School: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mander Portman Woodward Independent College and Priory School rank in West Midlands?
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College is 411th of 493 and Priory School is 22nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).