Al-Furqan Primary School vs Springfield Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 946 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Furqan Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
629 students
Springfield Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
443 students
| Measure | Al-Furqan Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Springfield Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #388 of 1,690 | #1343 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4190 of 15,697 | #12779 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 629 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 629 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 70.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 7% |
| 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.al-furqan-pri.bham.sch.uk | www.springfieldacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Al-Furqan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 27.2).
- •Al-Furqan Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 53%).
- •Al-Furqan Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 7%).
- •Al-Furqan Primary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 443.
- •Al-Furqan Primary School is a local authority school while Springfield Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Al-Furqan Primary School better than Springfield Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Furqan Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 27.2 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 Al-Furqan Primary School and Springfield Primary Academy?
About 946 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Furqan Primary School: 629. Springfield Primary Academy: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Furqan Primary School and Springfield Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Al-Furqan Primary School is 388th of 1,690 and Springfield Primary Academy is 1343rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).