Ark Tindal Primary Academy vs Park Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 472 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
Park Hill Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Ark Tindal Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Park Hill Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #501 of 1,690 | #794 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5207 of 15,697 | #7944 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 450 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 58.1% | 51.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 36% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.arktindalprimary.org/ | www.parkhill.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ark Tindal Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 50.2).
- •Ark Tindal Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 67%).
- •Ark Tindal Primary Academy is the larger school with 450 students compared with 227.
- •Ark Tindal Primary Academy is a academy school while Park Hill 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 Tindal Primary Academy better than Park Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Tindal Primary Academy ranks higher (63.1 vs 50.2 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 Tindal Primary Academy and Park Hill Primary School?
About 472 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Tindal Primary Academy: 450. Park Hill Primary School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Tindal Primary Academy and Park Hill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ark Tindal Primary Academy is 501st of 1,690 and Park Hill Primary School is 794th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).