Arena Academy vs Glenmead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 575 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arena Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
969 students
Glenmead Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
263 students
| Measure | Arena Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Glenmead Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #252 of 493 | #1098 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2436 of 4,090 | #10732 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 969 | 263 |
| Pupils on roll | 969 | 263 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 45.2% |
| Capacity filled | 107.7% | 62.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | corearena.academy | www.glenmead.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Arena Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.5 vs 37.4).
- •Arena Academy is the larger school with 969 students compared with 263.
- •Arena Academy is a academy school while Glenmead Primary School is a local authority 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 Arena Academy better than Glenmead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Arena Academy ranks higher (40.5 vs 37.4 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 Arena Academy and Glenmead Primary School?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arena Academy: 969. Glenmead Primary School: 263. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arena Academy and Glenmead Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Arena Academy is 252nd of 493 and Glenmead Primary School is 1098th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).