Al-Furqan Primary School vs Yardleys School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 341 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
Yardleys School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
930 students
| Measure | Al-Furqan Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Yardleys School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #388 of 1,690 | #226 of 493 |
| National rank | #4190 of 15,697 | #2261 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 629 | 930 |
| Pupils on roll | 629 | 930 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 63% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.al-furqan-pri.bham.sch.uk | www.yardleys-vle.com |
The verdict
- •Al-Furqan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 44.3).
- •Yardleys School is the larger school with 930 students compared with 629.
- •Al-Furqan Primary School is a local authority school while Yardleys School 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 Yardleys School?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Furqan Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 44.3 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 Yardleys School?
About 341 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Furqan Primary School: 629. Yardleys School: 930. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Furqan Primary School and Yardleys School rank in West Midlands?
Al-Furqan Primary School is 388th of 1,690 and Yardleys School is 226th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).