Ashcroft Infants' School vs Coton Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashcroft Infants' School
Tamworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
133 students
Coton Green Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
324 students
| Measure | Ashcroft Infants' School Tamworth, West Midlands | Coton Green Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 1,690 | #925 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #712 of 15,697 | #9154 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 133 | 324 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 324 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.2% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ashcroftinfantandnursery.co.uk | cotongreen.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashcroft Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 44.6).
- •Coton Green Primary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 133.
- •Ashcroft Infants' School is a local authority school while Coton Green Primary School 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 Ashcroft Infants' School better than Coton Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashcroft Infants' School ranks higher (90.7 vs 44.6 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 Ashcroft Infants' School and Coton Green Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashcroft Infants' School: 133. Coton Green Primary School: 324. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashcroft Infants' School and Coton Green Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ashcroft Infants' School is 62nd of 1,690 and Coton Green Primary School is 925th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).