Alston Primary School vs Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 966 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alston Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
636 students
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
609 students
| Measure | Alston Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1235 of 1,690 | #77 of 493 |
| National rank | #11876 of 15,697 | #1005 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 636 | 609 |
| Pupils on roll | 636 | 609 |
| Free school meals | 58.7% | 59.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 76.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 60.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 74.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alston.bham.sch.uk | www.edenboysbirminghameast.com |
The verdict
- •Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 31.7).
- •Alston Primary School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 609.
- •Alston Primary School is co-educational and Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East is boys.
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 Alston Primary School better than Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East?
On the Success Index (England), Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East ranks higher (70.2 vs 31.7 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 Alston Primary School and Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alston Primary School: 636. Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East: 609. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alston Primary School and Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East rank in West Midlands?
Alston Primary School is 1235th of 1,690 and Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East is 77th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).