Allens Croft Primary School vs Colmore Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allens Croft Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
380 students
Colmore Junior School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
475 students
| Measure | Allens Croft Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Colmore Junior School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1628 of 1,690 | #269 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15295 of 15,697 | #3004 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 380 | 475 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 475 |
| Free school meals | 63.2% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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.allcroft.bham.sch.uk | www.colmorej.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Colmore Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 9.5).
- •Colmore Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 45%).
- •Colmore Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Colmore Junior School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 380.
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 Allens Croft Primary School better than Colmore Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Colmore Junior School ranks higher (74.9 vs 9.5 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 Allens Croft Primary School and Colmore Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allens Croft Primary School: 380. Colmore Junior School: 475. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allens Croft Primary School and Colmore Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Allens Croft Primary School is 1628th of 1,690 and Colmore Junior School is 269th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).