Apley Wood Primary Academy vs Windy Arbor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 58 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apley Wood Primary Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
Windy Arbor Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
| Measure | Apley Wood Primary Academy Telford, West Midlands | Windy Arbor Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1155 of 1,690 | #854 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11171 of 15,697 | #8480 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 407 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 59.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 11% |
| 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 | Telford | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.apleywoodprimaryschool.org.uk | www.windy-arbor.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Windy Arbor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.8 vs 35.3).
- •Windy Arbor Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 53%).
- •Windy Arbor Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
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 Apley Wood Primary Academy better than Windy Arbor Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Windy Arbor Primary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 35.3 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 Apley Wood Primary Academy and Windy Arbor Primary School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Telford and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Apley Wood Primary Academy: 407. Windy Arbor Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Apley Wood Primary Academy and Windy Arbor Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Apley Wood Primary Academy is 1155th of 1,690 and Windy Arbor Primary School is 854th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).