Allens Croft Primary School vs Cotteridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 756 m 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
Cotteridge Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
| Measure | Allens Croft Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Cotteridge Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1628 of 1,690 | #639 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15295 of 15,697 | #6472 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 380 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 63.2% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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.cotteridgeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cotteridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 9.5).
- •Cotteridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 45%).
- •Cotteridge Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Cotteridge Primary School is the larger school with 444 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 Cotteridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cotteridge Primary School ranks higher (56.9 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 Cotteridge Primary School?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allens Croft Primary School: 380. Cotteridge Primary School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allens Croft Primary School and Cotteridge Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Allens Croft Primary School is 1628th of 1,690 and Cotteridge Primary School is 639th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).