Beaconside Primary and Nursery School vs Reaside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Reaside Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
195 students
| Measure | Beaconside Primary and Nursery School Birmingham, West Midlands | Reaside Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #255 of 1,690 | #1114 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2833 of 15,697 | #10839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 235 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 69.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.beaconside.co.uk/ | rea.greenheartlearning.org/ |
The verdict
- •Beaconside Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 36.9).
- •Beaconside Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 61%).
- •Reaside Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Beaconside Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 195.
- •Beaconside Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Reaside Academy 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 Beaconside Primary and Nursery School better than Reaside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beaconside Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (75.8 vs 36.9 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 Beaconside Primary and Nursery School and Reaside Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School: 235. Reaside Academy: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaconside Primary and Nursery School and Reaside Academy rank in West Midlands?
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School is 255th of 1,690 and Reaside Academy is 1114th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).