Ashcroft Infants' School vs Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 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
Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
100 students
| Measure | Ashcroft Infants' School Tamworth, West Midlands | Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 1,690 | #1452 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #712 of 15,697 | #13712 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 133 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.2% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | www.larkhallinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashcroft Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 21.7).
- •Ashcroft Infants' School is the larger school with 133 students compared with 100.
- •Ashcroft Infants' School is a local authority school while Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy 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 Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ashcroft Infants' School ranks higher (90.7 vs 21.7 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 Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashcroft Infants' School: 133. Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashcroft Infants' School and Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ashcroft Infants' School is 62nd of 1,690 and Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy is 1452nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).