Balsall Common Primary School vs Leigh Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.4 km 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
Leigh Church of England Academy
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Balsall Common Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | Leigh Church of England Academy Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 1,690 | #1504 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2087 of 15,697 | #14298 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 665 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 665 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 0% |
| 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 | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.balsallcommonprimary.co.uk/ | www.leigh.covmat.org |
The verdict
- •Balsall Common Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 17.9).
- •Balsall Common Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 52%).
- •Balsall Common Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Balsall Common Primary School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 216.
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 Leigh Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Balsall Common Primary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 17.9 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 Leigh Church of England Academy?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balsall Common Primary School: 665. Leigh Church of England Academy: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balsall Common Primary School and Leigh Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Balsall Common Primary School is 181st of 1,690 and Leigh Church of England Academy is 1504th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).