Al-Furqan Primary School vs Yorkmead Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 872 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
Yorkmead Junior and Infant School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
| Measure | Al-Furqan Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Yorkmead Junior and Infant School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #388 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #4190 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 629 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 629 | – |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| 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.yorkmead.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Al-Furqan Primary School is a local authority school while Yorkmead Junior and Infant 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 Yorkmead Junior and Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al-Furqan Primary School and Yorkmead Junior and Infant School?
About 872 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
How do Al-Furqan Primary School and Yorkmead Junior and Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Al-Furqan Primary School is 388th of 1,690 and Yorkmead Junior and Infant School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).