Anker Valley Primary Academy vs Ashcroft Infants' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 453 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anker Valley Primary Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
146 students
Ashcroft Infants' School
Tamworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
133 students
| Measure | Anker Valley Primary Academy Tamworth, West Midlands | Ashcroft Infants' School Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #735 of 1,690 | #62 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7334 of 15,697 | #712 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 146 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 146 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 78.2% |
| 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 | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ankervalley.org | www.ashcroftinfantandnursery.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashcroft Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 53.0).
- •Anker Valley Primary Academy is the larger school with 146 students compared with 133.
- •Anker Valley Primary Academy is a academy school while Ashcroft Infants' 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 Anker Valley Primary Academy better than Ashcroft Infants' School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashcroft Infants' School ranks higher (90.7 vs 53.0 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 Anker Valley Primary Academy and Ashcroft Infants' School?
About 453 m in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Anker Valley Primary Academy: 146. Ashcroft Infants' School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Anker Valley Primary Academy and Ashcroft Infants' School rank in West Midlands?
Anker Valley Primary Academy is 735th of 1,690 and Ashcroft Infants' School is 62nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).