Abbey Junior School vs Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 990 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Junior School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
357 students
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
734 students
| Measure | Abbey Junior School Smethwick, West Midlands | Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #580 of 1,690 | #1456 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6024 of 15,697 | #13740 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 357 | 734 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 734 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 48.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 1% |
| 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 | uplandsmanor.sch.life |
The verdict
- •Abbey Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 21.6).
- •Abbey Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 55%).
- •Abbey Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 1%).
- •Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 734 students compared with 357.
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 Junior School better than Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Junior School ranks higher (59.1 vs 21.6 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 Junior School and Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Junior School: 357. Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery: 734. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Junior School and Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Abbey Junior School is 580th of 1,690 and Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery is 1456th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).