Reaside Academy vs Waseley Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Reaside Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
195 students
Waseley Hills High School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
782 students
| Measure | Reaside Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Waseley Hills High School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1114 of 1,690 | #308 of 493 |
| National rank | #10839 of 15,697 | #2788 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 195 | 782 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 782 |
| Free school meals | 69.2% | 29.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 90.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.2 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | rea.greenheartlearning.org/ | www.waseleyhillsschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Reaside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 33.2).
- •Waseley Hills High School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 195.
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 Reaside Academy better than Waseley Hills High School?
On the Success Index (England), Reaside Academy ranks higher (36.9 vs 33.2 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 Reaside Academy and Waseley Hills High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Reaside Academy: 195. Waseley Hills High School: 782. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Reaside Academy and Waseley Hills High School rank in West Midlands?
Reaside Academy is 1114th of 1,690 and Waseley Hills High School is 308th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).