Abbey Infant School vs Bearwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 647 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Infant School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
280 students
Bearwood Primary School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
465 students
| Measure | Abbey Infant School Smethwick, West Midlands | Bearwood Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #328 of 1,690 | #922 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3476 of 15,697 | #9125 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 280 | 465 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 465 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 45.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.7% | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Smethwick | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyfederation.co.uk | www.bearwood.sandwell.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbey Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 44.7).
- •Bearwood Primary School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 280.
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 Abbey Infant School better than Bearwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Infant School ranks higher (72.2 vs 44.7 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 Abbey Infant School and Bearwood Primary School?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Infant School: 280. Bearwood Primary School: 465. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Infant School and Bearwood Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Abbey Infant School is 328th of 1,690 and Bearwood Primary School is 922nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).