Aston Tower Community Primary School vs Birmingham Independent College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 737 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aston Tower Community Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
Birmingham Independent College
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–25
12 students
| Measure | Aston Tower Community Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Birmingham Independent College Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #500 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #5189 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–25 |
| Students | 326 | 12 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 12 |
| Free school meals | 63.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 67.2% | 24% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| 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.astontowerprimary.co.uk/ | www.bicollege.org |
The verdict
- •Aston Tower Community Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 12.
- •Aston Tower Community Primary School is a academy school while Birmingham Independent College is a independent 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 Aston Tower Community Primary School better than Birmingham Independent College?
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 Aston Tower Community Primary School and Birmingham Independent College?
About 737 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aston Tower Community Primary School: 326. Birmingham Independent College: 12. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston Tower Community Primary School and Birmingham Independent College rank in West Midlands?
Aston Tower Community Primary School is 500th of 1,690 and Birmingham Independent College is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).