Mander Portman Woodward Independent College vs West House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 716 m 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
West House School
Birmingham · Independent primary · Ages 1–11
297 students
| Measure | Mander Portman Woodward Independent College Birmingham, West Midlands | West House School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #411 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #3470 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 1–11 |
| Students | 144 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 297 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 55.4% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.7 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.mpw.ac.uk | www.westhouseprep.com |
The verdict
- •West House School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 144.
- •Mander Portman Woodward Independent College is co-educational and West House School is boys.
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 West House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mander Portman Woodward Independent College and West House School?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College: 144. West House School: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mander Portman Woodward Independent College and West House School rank in West Midlands?
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College is 411th of 493 and West House School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).