Aspire AP School 2 vs Kingsthorne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 391 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire AP School 2
Smethwick · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
7 students
Kingsthorne Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
328 students
| Measure | Aspire AP School 2 Smethwick, West Midlands | Kingsthorne Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1488 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #14051 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 7 | 328 |
| Pupils on roll | 7 | 328 |
| Free school meals | – | 62.3% |
| Capacity filled | 46.7% | 73.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Smethwick | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.aspireapschool.org/school-two/ | www.kingsthorneprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsthorne Primary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 7.
- •Aspire AP School 2 is a independent school while Kingsthorne 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 Aspire AP School 2 better than Kingsthorne Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aspire AP School 2 and Kingsthorne Primary School?
About 391 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aspire AP School 2: 7. Kingsthorne Primary School: 328. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aspire AP School 2 and Kingsthorne Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Aspire AP School 2 is unranked and Kingsthorne Primary School is 1488th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).