Arden Primary School vs Jamia Islamia Birmingham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 557 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
Jamia Islamia Birmingham
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
103 students
| Measure | Arden Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Jamia Islamia Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #673 of 1,690 | #461 of 493 |
| National rank | #6808 of 15,697 | #3886 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 692 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 59.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 55.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.arden.bham.sch.uk | jamia.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Arden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 12.6).
- •Arden Primary School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 103.
- •Arden Primary School is a local authority school while Jamia Islamia Birmingham is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Arden Primary School is co-educational and Jamia Islamia Birmingham is boys.
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 Jamia Islamia Birmingham?
On the Success Index (England), Arden Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 12.6 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 Jamia Islamia Birmingham?
About 557 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arden Primary School: 692. Jamia Islamia Birmingham: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arden Primary School and Jamia Islamia Birmingham rank in West Midlands?
Arden Primary School is 673rd of 1,690 and Jamia Islamia Birmingham is 461st of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).