Baxter College vs Foley Park Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter College
Kidderminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
766 students
Foley Park Primary Academy
Kidderminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
219 students
| Measure | Baxter College Kidderminster, West Midlands | Foley Park Primary Academy Kidderminster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #428 of 493 | #1451 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3668 of 4,090 | #13709 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 766 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 766 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.09 | – |
| A level points per entry | 21.4 | – |
| town | Kidderminster | Kidderminster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.baxtercollege.co.uk | www.foleyparkprimaryacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Foley Park Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.7 vs 18.2).
- •Baxter College is the larger school with 766 students compared with 219.
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 Baxter College better than Foley Park Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Foley Park Primary Academy ranks higher (21.7 vs 18.2 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 Baxter College and Foley Park Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kidderminster and Kidderminster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baxter College: 766. Foley Park Primary Academy: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baxter College and Foley Park Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Baxter College is 428th of 493 and Foley Park Primary Academy is 1451st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).