Aston Manor Academy vs Aston Tower Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 531 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aston Manor Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
990 students
Aston Tower Community Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
| Measure | Aston Manor Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Aston Tower Community Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #296 of 493 | #500 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2675 of 4,090 | #5189 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 990 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 990 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 75.7% | 63.9% |
| Capacity filled | 104.2% | 67.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.2 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.astonmanor.bham.sch.uk/ | www.astontowerprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Aston Tower Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 35.4).
- •Aston Manor Academy is the larger school with 990 students compared with 326.
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 Aston Manor Academy better than Aston Tower Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Aston Tower Community Primary School ranks higher (63.2 vs 35.4 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 Aston Manor Academy and Aston Tower Community Primary School?
About 531 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aston Manor Academy: 990. Aston Tower Community Primary School: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston Manor Academy and Aston Tower Community Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Aston Manor Academy is 296th of 493 and Aston Tower Community Primary School is 500th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).