The Coleshill School vs WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Coleshill School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,177 students
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
394 students
| Measure | The Coleshill School Birmingham, West Midlands | WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #301 of 493 | #477 of 493 |
| National rank | #2728 of 4,090 | #3977 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 1,177 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,177 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 49.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 61.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.9 | 30.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.4% | 14.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.33 | 2.31 |
| A level points per entry | 24.1 | 17.0 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | coleshill.warwickshire.sch.uk/ | solihull.wmgacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Coleshill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.4 vs 9.4).
- •The Coleshill School is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 394.
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 Coleshill School better than WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)?
On the Success Index (England), The Coleshill School ranks higher (34.4 vs 9.4 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 Coleshill School and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Coleshill School: 1,177. WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull): 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Coleshill School and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) rank in West Midlands?
The Coleshill School is 301st of 493 and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is 477th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).