Audley Primary School vs Blackwater Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Audley Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
874 students
Blackwater Academy
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 12–20
17 students
| Measure | Audley Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Blackwater Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #972 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #9492 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 12–20 |
| Students | 874 | 17 |
| Pupils on roll | 874 | 17 |
| Free school meals | 63.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 28.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.audley.drbignitemat.org | – |
The verdict
- •Audley Primary School is the larger school with 874 students compared with 17.
- •Audley Primary School is a academy school while Blackwater Academy 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 Audley Primary School better than Blackwater Academy?
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 Audley Primary School and Blackwater Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Audley Primary School: 874. Blackwater Academy: 17. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Audley Primary School and Blackwater Academy rank in West Midlands?
Audley Primary School is 972nd of 1,690 and Blackwater Academy is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).