Al-Furqan Primary School vs The Olive School, Birmingham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 148 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
The Olive School, Birmingham
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
631 students
| Measure | Al-Furqan Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | The Olive School, Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #388 of 1,690 | #214 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4190 of 15,697 | #2341 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 629 | 631 |
| Pupils on roll | 629 | 631 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 46.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 30% |
| 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.olivebirmingham.com |
The verdict
- •The Olive School, Birmingham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 68.4).
- •The Olive School, Birmingham does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 78%).
- •The Olive School, Birmingham does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 16%).
- •The Olive School, Birmingham is the larger school with 631 students compared with 629.
- •Al-Furqan Primary School is a local authority school while The Olive School, Birmingham 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 The Olive School, Birmingham?
On the Success Index (England), The Olive School, Birmingham ranks higher (78.8 vs 68.4 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 Al-Furqan Primary School and The Olive School, Birmingham?
About 148 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Furqan Primary School: 629. The Olive School, Birmingham: 631. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Furqan Primary School and The Olive School, Birmingham rank in West Midlands?
Al-Furqan Primary School is 388th of 1,690 and The Olive School, Birmingham is 214th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).