Birkdale School vs Queen Ethelburga's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 74 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale School
Sheffield · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
721 students
Queen Ethelburga's College
York · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
736 students
| Measure | Birkdale School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Queen Ethelburga's College York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #203 of 366 | #341 of 366 |
| National rank | #2369 of 4,090 | #3833 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 721 | 736 |
| Pupils on roll | 721 | 736 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 61.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | 24.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.41 | 1.87 |
| A level points per entry | 44.1 | 34.1 |
| town | Sheffield | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.birkdaleschool.org.uk | www.qe.org |
The verdict
- •Birkdale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 14.2).
- •Queen Ethelburga's College is the larger school with 736 students compared with 721.
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 Birkdale School better than Queen Ethelburga's College?
On the Success Index (England), Birkdale School ranks higher (41.6 vs 14.2 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 Birkdale School and Queen Ethelburga's College?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkdale School: 721. Queen Ethelburga's College: 736. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkdale School and Queen Ethelburga's College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birkdale School is 203rd of 366 and Queen Ethelburga's College is 341st of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).