Barford Primary School vs Orion School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 521 m 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
Orion School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16
20 students
| Measure | Barford Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Orion School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1165 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #11238 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 13–16 |
| Students | 409 | 20 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 20 |
| Free school meals | 61% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 57.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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.barfordprimary.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Barford Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 20.
- •Barford Primary School is a local authority school while Orion School 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Barford Primary School better than Orion School?
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 Barford Primary School and Orion School?
About 521 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barford Primary School: 409. Orion School: 20. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barford Primary School and Orion School rank in West Midlands?
Barford Primary School is 1165th of 1,690 and Orion School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).