St Edmund Campion Catholic School vs The Hart School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,158 students
The Hart School
Rugeley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,157 students
| Measure | St Edmund Campion Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands | The Hart School Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #268 of 493 | #196 of 493 |
| National rank | #2501 of 4,090 | #2052 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,158 | 1,157 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,158 | 1,157 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.8% | 41.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.2% | 63.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.90 | 3.61 |
| A level points per entry | 27.5 | 29.3 |
| town | Birmingham | Rugeley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stedcamp.bham.sch.uk | www.hartschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Hart School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.3 vs 39.1).
- •St Edmund Campion Catholic School is the larger school with 1,158 students compared with 1,157.
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 St Edmund Campion Catholic School better than The Hart School?
On the Success Index (England), The Hart School ranks higher (48.3 vs 39.1 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 St Edmund Campion Catholic School and The Hart School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edmund Campion Catholic School: 1,158. The Hart School: 1,157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edmund Campion Catholic School and The Hart School rank in West Midlands?
St Edmund Campion Catholic School is 268th of 493 and The Hart School is 196th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).