Arden Primary School vs Ark Boulton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 233 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arden Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
692 students
Ark Boulton Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
877 students
| Measure | Arden Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Ark Boulton Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #673 of 1,690 | #291 of 493 |
| National rank | #6808 of 15,697 | #2656 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 692 | 877 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 877 |
| Free school meals | 59.5% | 66.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.arden.bham.sch.uk | arkboulton.org/ |
The verdict
- •Arden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 35.8).
- •Ark Boulton Academy is the larger school with 877 students compared with 692.
- •Arden Primary School is a local authority school while Ark Boulton Academy is a academy 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 Arden Primary School better than Ark Boulton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Arden Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 35.8 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 Arden Primary School and Ark Boulton Academy?
About 233 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arden Primary School: 692. Ark Boulton Academy: 877. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arden Primary School and Ark Boulton Academy rank in West Midlands?
Arden Primary School is 673rd of 1,690 and Ark Boulton Academy is 291st of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).