Aston Tower Community Primary School vs King Edward VI Aston School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 379 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
King Edward VI Aston School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,023 students
| Measure | Aston Tower Community Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | King Edward VI Aston School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #500 of 1,690 | #27 of 493 |
| National rank | #5189 of 15,697 | #401 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 326 | 1,023 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 1,023 |
| Free school meals | 63.9% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 67.2% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 71.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 97.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.4 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.astontowerprimary.co.uk/ | www.keaston.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Aston School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 63.2).
- •King Edward VI Aston School is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 326.
- •Aston Tower Community Primary School is co-educational and King Edward VI Aston School is boys.
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 King Edward VI Aston School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Aston School ranks higher (85.9 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 King Edward VI Aston School?
About 379 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. King Edward VI Aston School: 1,023. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston Tower Community Primary School and King Edward VI Aston School rank in West Midlands?
Aston Tower Community Primary School is 500th of 1,690 and King Edward VI Aston School is 27th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).