Barr's Hill School vs Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 942 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barr's Hill School
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,063 students
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
| Measure | Barr's Hill School Coventry, West Midlands | Sidney Stringer Primary Academy Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #211 of 493 | #908 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2169 of 4,090 | #9028 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,063 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,063 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 45.9% |
| Capacity filled | 118% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | – |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.barrshill.coventry.sch.uk/ | www.sidneystringerprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (45.9 vs 45.2).
- •Barr's Hill School is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 416.
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's Hill School better than Sidney Stringer Primary Academy?
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 Barr's Hill School and Sidney Stringer Primary Academy?
About 942 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barr's Hill School: 1,063. Sidney Stringer Primary Academy: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barr's Hill School and Sidney Stringer Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Barr's Hill School is 211th of 493 and Sidney Stringer Primary Academy is 908th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).