Batchley First and Nursery School vs Birchensale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 663 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Batchley First and Nursery School
Redditch · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
233 students
Birchensale Middle School
Redditch · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
522 students
| Measure | Batchley First and Nursery School Redditch, West Midlands | Birchensale Middle School Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1583 of 1,690 | #318 of 493 |
| National rank | #14927 of 15,697 | #2843 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 233 | 522 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 522 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 38.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.7% | 72.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Redditch | Redditch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.batchleyfirstschool.co.uk | www.birchensale.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Birchensale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.2 vs 13.0).
- •Birchensale Middle School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 233.
- •Batchley First and Nursery School is a local authority school while Birchensale Middle School is a academy 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 Batchley First and Nursery School better than Birchensale Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Birchensale Middle School ranks higher (32.2 vs 13.0 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 Batchley First and Nursery School and Birchensale Middle School?
About 663 m in a straight line, between Redditch and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Batchley First and Nursery School: 233. Birchensale Middle School: 522. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Batchley First and Nursery School and Birchensale Middle School rank in West Midlands?
Batchley First and Nursery School is 1583rd of 1,690 and Birchensale Middle School is 318th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).