Alumwell Junior School vs Beeches Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 8.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alumwell Junior School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
360 students
Beeches Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
361 students
| Measure | Alumwell Junior School Walsall, West Midlands | Beeches Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1379 of 1,690 | #1094 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13057 of 15,697 | #10634 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 360 | 361 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 361 |
| Free school meals | 55.6% | 49% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 57.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 6% |
| 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.alumwelljuniorschool.co.uk | www.beechesprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beeches Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.8 vs 25.6).
- •Beeches Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 53%).
- •Beeches Primary School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 360.
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 Junior School better than Beeches Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beeches Primary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 25.6 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 Junior School and Beeches Primary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alumwell Junior School: 360. Beeches Primary School: 361. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alumwell Junior School and Beeches Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Alumwell Junior School is 1379th of 1,690 and Beeches Primary School is 1094th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).