Swanshurst School vs Wheelers Lane Technology College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 740 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Swanshurst School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,928 students
Wheelers Lane Technology College
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
672 students
| Measure | Swanshurst School Birmingham, West Midlands | Wheelers Lane Technology College Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #442 of 493 | #135 of 493 |
| National rank | #3750 of 4,090 | #1580 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,928 | 672 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,928 | 672 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 103.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.swanshurst.org | www.wheelerslane.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wheelers Lane Technology College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 16.5).
- •Swanshurst School is the larger school with 1,928 students compared with 672.
- •Swanshurst School is a academy school while Wheelers Lane Technology College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Swanshurst School is girls and Wheelers Lane Technology College is boys.
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 Swanshurst School better than Wheelers Lane Technology College?
On the Success Index (England), Wheelers Lane Technology College ranks higher (58.1 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 Swanshurst School and Wheelers Lane Technology College?
About 740 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Swanshurst School: 1,928. Wheelers Lane Technology College: 672. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Swanshurst School and Wheelers Lane Technology College rank in West Midlands?
Swanshurst School is 442nd of 493 and Wheelers Lane Technology College is 135th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).