Balsall Common Primary School vs Heart of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 270 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balsall Common Primary School
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
665 students
Heart of England School
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,185 students
| Measure | Balsall Common Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | Heart of England School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 1,690 | #120 of 493 |
| National rank | #2087 of 15,697 | #1442 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 665 | 1,185 |
| Pupils on roll | 665 | 1,185 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.2 |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.balsallcommonprimary.co.uk/ | www.heart-england.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Balsall Common Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 60.8).
- •Heart of England School is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 665.
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 Balsall Common Primary School better than Heart of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Balsall Common Primary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 60.8 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 Balsall Common Primary School and Heart of England School?
About 270 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balsall Common Primary School: 665. Heart of England School: 1,185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balsall Common Primary School and Heart of England School rank in West Midlands?
Balsall Common Primary School is 181st of 1,690 and Heart of England School is 120th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).