Al-Furqan Primary School vs Yarnfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 825 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
Yarnfield Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
639 students
| Measure | Al-Furqan Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Yarnfield Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #388 of 1,690 | #1419 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4190 of 15,697 | #13420 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 629 | 639 |
| Pupils on roll | 629 | 639 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 59.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.al-furqan-pri.bham.sch.uk | www.yarnfieldprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Al-Furqan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 23.8).
- •Al-Furqan Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 58%).
- •Al-Furqan Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 1%).
- •Yarnfield Primary School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 629.
- •Al-Furqan Primary School is a local authority school while Yarnfield Primary 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 Yarnfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Furqan Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 23.8 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 Yarnfield Primary School?
About 825 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Furqan Primary School: 629. Yarnfield Primary School: 639. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Furqan Primary School and Yarnfield Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Al-Furqan Primary School is 388th of 1,690 and Yarnfield Primary School is 1419th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).