Barford Primary School vs Fulfen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 22 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barford Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
Fulfen Primary School
Burntwood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
| Measure | Barford Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Fulfen Primary School Burntwood, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1165 of 1,690 | #326 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11238 of 15,697 | #3464 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 409 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 409 |
| Free school meals | 61% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 9% |
| 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 | Burntwood |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.barfordprimary.co.uk | www.fulfen.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Fulfen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 35.0).
- •Fulfen Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 59%).
- •Fulfen Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
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 Barford Primary School better than Fulfen Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fulfen Primary School ranks higher (72.3 vs 35.0 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 Barford Primary School and Fulfen Primary School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Burntwood in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barford Primary School: 409. Fulfen Primary School: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barford Primary School and Fulfen Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Barford Primary School is 1165th of 1,690 and Fulfen Primary School is 326th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).