Alvechurch CofE Middle School vs Cofton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvechurch CofE Middle School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
451 students
Cofton Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham, West Midlands | Cofton Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 493 | #1028 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #687 of 4,090 | #10078 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 451 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 7% |
| 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alvechurchmiddle.co.uk/ | www.cofton.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Alvechurch CofE Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 40.3).
- •Alvechurch CofE Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 60%).
- •Alvechurch CofE Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Alvechurch CofE Middle School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 408.
- •Alvechurch CofE Middle School is a academy school while Cofton Primary School is a local authority 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 Alvechurch CofE Middle School better than Cofton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alvechurch CofE Middle School ranks higher (77.8 vs 40.3 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 Alvechurch CofE Middle School and Cofton Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alvechurch CofE Middle School: 451. Cofton Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alvechurch CofE Middle School and Cofton Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Alvechurch CofE Middle School is 51st of 493 and Cofton Primary School is 1028th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).