Anna Seward Primary vs Five Spires Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anna Seward Primary
Lichfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
122 students
Five Spires Academy
Lichfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Anna Seward Primary Lichfield, West Midlands | Five Spires Academy Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #700 of 1,690 | #363 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7033 of 15,697 | #3864 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 122 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 122 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 51.7% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Lichfield | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | annaseward.atlp.org.uk/ | www.fivespiresacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Five Spires Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.3 vs 54.3).
- •Five Spires Academy is the larger school with 220 students compared with 122.
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 Anna Seward Primary better than Five Spires Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Five Spires Academy ranks higher (70.3 vs 54.3 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 Anna Seward Primary and Five Spires Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lichfield and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Anna Seward Primary: 122. Five Spires Academy: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Anna Seward Primary and Five Spires Academy rank in West Midlands?
Anna Seward Primary is 700th of 1,690 and Five Spires Academy is 363rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).