Alumwell Infant School vs Birchills Church of England Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alumwell Infant School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
267 students
Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
| Measure | Alumwell Infant School Walsall, West Midlands | Birchills Church of England Community Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1528 of 1,690 | #1636 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14482 of 15,697 | #15334 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 267 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 267 | 442 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alumwell-i.walsall.sch.uk | www.birchills.walsall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Alumwell Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.6 vs 9.0).
- •Birchills Church of England Community Academy is the larger school with 442 students compared with 267.
- •Alumwell Infant School is a local authority school while Birchills Church of England Community Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alumwell Infant School better than Birchills Church of England Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Alumwell Infant School ranks higher (16.6 vs 9.0 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 Alumwell Infant School and Birchills Church of England Community Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alumwell Infant School: 267. Birchills Church of England Community Academy: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alumwell Infant School and Birchills Church of England Community Academy rank in West Midlands?
Alumwell Infant School is 1528th of 1,690 and Birchills Church of England Community Academy is 1636th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).