Alston Primary School vs Waverley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 667 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
Waverley School
Birmingham · Academy all-through · Ages 2–19
1,687 students
| Measure | Alston Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Waverley School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1235 of 1,690 | #258 of 493 |
| National rank | #11876 of 15,697 | #2459 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 636 | 1,687 |
| Pupils on roll | 636 | 1,687 |
| Free school meals | 58.7% | 53.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | 14.9 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alston.bham.sch.uk | www.waverley.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Waverley School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.0 vs 31.7).
- •Waverley School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 59%).
- •Waverley School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Waverley School is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 636.
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 Waverley School?
On the Success Index (England), Waverley School ranks higher (40.0 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 Waverley School?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alston Primary School: 636. Waverley School: 1,687. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alston Primary School and Waverley School rank in West Midlands?
Alston Primary School is 1235th of 1,690 and Waverley School is 258th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).