Riverside Education vs Saltley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Education
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
100 students
Saltley Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,356 students
| Measure | Riverside Education Birmingham, West Midlands | Saltley Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #490 of 493 | #415 of 493 |
| National rank | #4075 of 4,090 | #3533 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 100 | 1,356 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 1,356 |
| Free school meals | – | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.8 | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 28.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 51.1% |
| EBacc average points | 0.31 | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | riversideeducation.co.uk/ | www.saltley.academy |
The verdict
- •Saltley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.1 vs 2.5).
- •Saltley Academy is the larger school with 1,356 students compared with 100.
- •Riverside Education is a independent school while Saltley Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Riverside Education better than Saltley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Saltley Academy ranks higher (20.1 vs 2.5 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 Riverside Education and Saltley Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Education: 100. Saltley Academy: 1,356. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Education and Saltley Academy rank in West Midlands?
Riverside Education is 490th of 493 and Saltley Academy is 415th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).