Selly Park Girls' School vs St Matthias School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selly Park Girls' School
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
803 students
St Matthias School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
805 students
| Measure | Selly Park Girls' School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Matthias School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #148 of 493 | #395 of 493 |
| National rank | #1669 of 4,090 | #3326 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 803 | 805 |
| Pupils on roll | 803 | 805 |
| Free school meals | 58.2% | 64.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.4 | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.2% | 32.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.7% | 53.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.91 | 3.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.sellyparkgirls.org | st-matthias.com |
The verdict
- •Selly Park Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 23.0).
- •St Matthias School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 803.
- •Selly Park Girls' School is girls and St Matthias School 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 Selly Park Girls' School better than St Matthias School?
On the Success Index (England), Selly Park Girls' School ranks higher (56.1 vs 23.0 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 Selly Park Girls' School and St Matthias School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Selly Park Girls' School: 803. St Matthias School: 805. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Selly Park Girls' School and St Matthias School rank in West Midlands?
Selly Park Girls' School is 148th of 493 and St Matthias School is 395th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).