Ark Kings Academy vs West Heath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Kings Academy
Birmingham · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
739 students
West Heath Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
409 students
| Measure | Ark Kings Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | West Heath Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #270 of 493 | #1026 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2525 of 4,090 | #10051 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 739 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 739 | 409 |
| Free school meals | 70.1% | 52.6% |
| Capacity filled | 68.4% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.04 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | arkkingsacademy.org | westheathprimary.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Heath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.5 vs 38.6).
- •Ark Kings Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 64%).
- •Ark Kings Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Ark Kings Academy is the larger school with 739 students compared with 409.
- •Ark Kings Academy is a academy school while West Heath 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 Ark Kings Academy better than West Heath Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Heath Primary School ranks higher (40.5 vs 38.6 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 Ark Kings Academy and West Heath Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Kings Academy: 739. West Heath Primary School: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Kings Academy and West Heath Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ark Kings Academy is 270th of 493 and West Heath Primary School is 1026th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).