Norfolk House School vs St Paul's School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 588 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norfolk House School
Birmingham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
118 students
St Paul's School for Girls
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,033 students
| Measure | Norfolk House School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Paul's School for Girls Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #46 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #631 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 118 | 1,033 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 1,033 |
| Free school meals | – | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 73.8% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 69.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.9 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.norfolkhouseschool.co.uk/nhs/ | www.stpaulgl.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School for Girls is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 118.
- •Norfolk House School is a independent school while St Paul's School for Girls is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Norfolk House School is co-educational and St Paul's School for Girls is girls.
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 Norfolk House School better than St Paul's School for Girls?
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 Norfolk House School and St Paul's School for Girls?
About 588 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norfolk House School: 118. St Paul's School for Girls: 1,033. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norfolk House School and St Paul's School for Girls rank in West Midlands?
Norfolk House School is unranked and St Paul's School for Girls is 46th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).