Aston Tower Community Primary School vs Cromwell Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km 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
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
| Measure | Aston Tower Community Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Cromwell Junior and Infant School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #500 of 1,690 | #251 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5189 of 15,697 | #2803 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 326 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 63.9% | 77.3% |
| Capacity filled | 67.2% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 97% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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/ | cromwell.eschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cromwell Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 63.2).
- •Cromwell Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (97% vs 73%).
- •Aston Tower Community Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 238.
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 Cromwell Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Cromwell Junior and Infant School ranks higher (76.0 vs 63.2 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 Tower Community Primary School and Cromwell Junior and Infant School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aston Tower Community Primary School: 326. Cromwell Junior and Infant School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston Tower Community Primary School and Cromwell Junior and Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Aston Tower Community Primary School is 500th of 1,690 and Cromwell Junior and Infant School is 251st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).