Redstone Academy for Girls vs Riverside Education
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redstone Academy for Girls
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
100 students
Riverside Education
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
100 students
| Measure | Redstone Academy for Girls Birmingham, West Midlands | Riverside Education Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #490 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #4075 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 100 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 100 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 3.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.redstoneacademy.com | riversideeducation.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Redstone Academy for Girls is girls and Riverside Education 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 Redstone Academy for Girls better than Riverside Education?
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 Redstone Academy for Girls and Riverside Education?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Redstone Academy for Girls: 100. Riverside Education: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Redstone Academy for Girls and Riverside Education rank in West Midlands?
Redstone Academy for Girls is unranked and Riverside Education is 490th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).