Anker Valley Primary Academy vs Flax Hill Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 855 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
Flax Hill Junior Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students
| Measure | Anker Valley Primary Academy Tamworth, West Midlands | Flax Hill Junior Academy Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #735 of 1,690 | #763 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7334 of 15,697 | #7598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 146 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 146 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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.flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Anker Valley Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 51.8).
- •Flax Hill Junior Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 146.
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 Flax Hill Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Anker Valley Primary Academy ranks higher (53.0 vs 51.8 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 Anker Valley Primary Academy and Flax Hill Junior Academy?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Anker Valley Primary Academy: 146. Flax Hill Junior Academy: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Anker Valley Primary Academy and Flax Hill Junior Academy rank in West Midlands?
Anker Valley Primary Academy is 735th of 1,690 and Flax Hill Junior Academy is 763rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).