Shireland CBSO Academy vs St Benedict's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shireland CBSO Academy
West Bromwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
457 students
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Alcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
455 students
| Measure | Shireland CBSO Academy West Bromwich, West Midlands | St Benedict's Catholic High School Alcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #441 of 493 | #207 of 493 |
| National rank | #3749 of 4,090 | #2148 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 457 | 455 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 455 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 52.5% | 57% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.3 |
| town | West Bromwich | Alcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | shirelandcbso.org.uk/ | www.stbenedicts-alcester.straphaelcmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 16.5).
- •Shireland CBSO Academy is the larger school with 457 students compared with 455.
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 Shireland CBSO Academy better than St Benedict's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic High School ranks higher (46.3 vs 16.5 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 Shireland CBSO Academy and St Benedict's Catholic High School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between West Bromwich and Alcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shireland CBSO Academy: 457. St Benedict's Catholic High School: 455. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shireland CBSO Academy and St Benedict's Catholic High School rank in West Midlands?
Shireland CBSO Academy is 441st of 493 and St Benedict's Catholic High School is 207th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).