Selly Park Girls' School vs Tiverton Academy
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.
Selly Park Girls' School
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
803 students
Tiverton Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Selly Park Girls' School Birmingham, West Midlands | Tiverton Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #148 of 493 | #629 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1669 of 4,090 | #6377 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 803 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 803 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 58.2% | 34.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.91 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.sellyparkgirls.org | www.tiverton.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Tiverton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.5 vs 56.1).
- •Selly Park Girls' School is the larger school with 803 students compared with 202.
- •Selly Park Girls' School is a local authority school while Tiverton Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Selly Park Girls' School is girls and Tiverton Academy 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 Tiverton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Tiverton Academy ranks higher (57.5 vs 56.1 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 Tiverton Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Selly Park Girls' School: 803. Tiverton Academy: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Selly Park Girls' School and Tiverton Academy rank in West Midlands?
Selly Park Girls' School is 148th of 493 and Tiverton Academy is 629th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).