The British Muslim School vs West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The British Muslim School
West Midlands · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
74 students
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
West Bromwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
774 students
| Measure | The British Muslim School West Midlands, West Midlands | West Bromwich Collegiate Academy West Bromwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #279 of 493 | #241 of 493 |
| National rank | #2565 of 4,090 | #2360 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 74 | 774 |
| Pupils on roll | 74 | 774 |
| Free school meals | – | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 49.3% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.9% | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.2% | 59.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.37 | 4.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | West Midlands | West Bromwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.thebritishmuslimschool.co.uk | www.WBCA.School |
The verdict
- •West Bromwich Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.8 vs 37.9).
- •West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 774 students compared with 74.
- •The British Muslim School is a independent school while West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •The British Muslim School is boys and West Bromwich Collegiate 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 The British Muslim School better than West Bromwich Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), West Bromwich Collegiate Academy ranks higher (41.8 vs 37.9 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 The British Muslim School and West Bromwich Collegiate Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between West Midlands and West Bromwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The British Muslim School: 74. West Bromwich Collegiate Academy: 774. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The British Muslim School and West Bromwich Collegiate Academy rank in West Midlands?
The British Muslim School is 279th of 493 and West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is 241st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).