Alumwell Infant School vs Sladefield Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 16 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
Sladefield Infant School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
266 students
| Measure | Alumwell Infant School Walsall, West Midlands | Sladefield Infant School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1528 of 1,690 | #1571 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14482 of 15,697 | #14831 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 267 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 267 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 73.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alumwell-i.walsall.sch.uk | www.slfield.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alumwell Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.6 vs 13.8).
- •Alumwell Infant School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 266.
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 Sladefield Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Alumwell Infant School ranks higher (16.6 vs 13.8 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 Sladefield Infant School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alumwell Infant School: 267. Sladefield Infant School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alumwell Infant School and Sladefield Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Alumwell Infant School is 1528th of 1,690 and Sladefield Infant School is 1571st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).