Astwood Bank Primary School vs Woodrow First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Astwood Bank Primary School
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Woodrow First School
Redditch · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
265 students
| Measure | Astwood Bank Primary School Redditch, West Midlands | Woodrow First School Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #601 of 1,690 | #1479 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6188 of 15,697 | #13956 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 418 | 265 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 265 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Redditch | Redditch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.astwoodbank.worcs.sch.uk | woodrowfirstschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Astwood Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 20.2).
- •Astwood Bank Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 265.
- •Astwood Bank Primary School is a academy school while Woodrow First 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 Astwood Bank Primary School better than Woodrow First School?
On the Success Index (England), Astwood Bank Primary School ranks higher (58.3 vs 20.2 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 Astwood Bank Primary School and Woodrow First School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Redditch and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Astwood Bank Primary School: 418. Woodrow First School: 265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Astwood Bank Primary School and Woodrow First School rank in West Midlands?
Astwood Bank Primary School is 601st of 1,690 and Woodrow First School is 1479th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).