Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy vs Glenmead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 395 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
Glenmead Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
263 students
| Measure | Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Glenmead Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #752 of 1,690 | #1098 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7508 of 15,697 | #10732 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 441 | 263 |
| Pupils on roll | 441 | 263 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 45.2% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 62.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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.barrview.bham.sch.uk | www.glenmead.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 37.4).
- •Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 57%).
- •Glenmead Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy is the larger school with 441 students compared with 263.
- •Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy is a academy school while Glenmead Primary School is a local authority 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 Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy better than Glenmead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy ranks higher (52.2 vs 37.4 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 Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy and Glenmead Primary School?
About 395 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy: 441. Glenmead Primary School: 263. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy and Glenmead Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy is 752nd of 1,690 and Glenmead Primary School is 1098th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).