Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy vs Bursley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 74 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
400 students
Bursley Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
400 students
| Measure | Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Bursley Academy Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1232 of 1,690 | #836 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11853 of 15,697 | #8338 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 67.1% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 2% |
| 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 | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abp.greenheartlearning.org | www.bursley.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bursley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 31.8).
- •Bursley Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 62%).
- •Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
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 Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy better than Bursley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bursley Academy ranks higher (48.4 vs 31.8 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 Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy and Bursley Academy?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy: 400. Bursley Academy: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy and Bursley Academy rank in West Midlands?
Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy is 1232nd of 1,690 and Bursley Academy is 836th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).