St Peter's Catholic School vs The Earls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Peter's Catholic School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,306 students
The Earls High School
Halesowen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,304 students
| Measure | St Peter's Catholic School Solihull, West Midlands | The Earls High School Halesowen, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 493 | #107 of 493 |
| National rank | #738 of 4,090 | #1302 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,306 | 1,304 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,306 | 1,304 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.2% | 108.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.4 | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.3% | 46.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.9% | 74.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.91 | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | 34.3 | – |
| town | Solihull | Halesowen |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-peters.solihull.sch.uk/ | www.earlshighschool.org |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.3 vs 63.9).
- •St Peter's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,306 students compared with 1,304.
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 Peter's Catholic School better than The Earls High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Catholic School ranks higher (76.3 vs 63.9 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 Peter's Catholic School and The Earls High School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Halesowen in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Peter's Catholic School: 1,306. The Earls High School: 1,304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Peter's Catholic School and The Earls High School rank in West Midlands?
St Peter's Catholic School is 55th of 493 and The Earls High School is 107th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).