Beeches Primary School vs Greenholm Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beeches Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
361 students
Greenholm Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
628 students
| Measure | Beeches Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Greenholm Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1094 of 1,690 | #991 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10634 of 15,697 | #9729 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 361 | 628 |
| Pupils on roll | 361 | 628 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 57.3% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 5% |
| 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.beechesprimary.co.uk/ | www.grnholm.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Greenholm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 37.8).
- •Greenholm Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 63%).
- •Beeches Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Greenholm Primary School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 361.
- •Beeches Primary School is a local authority school while Greenholm Primary 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 Beeches Primary School better than Greenholm Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Greenholm Primary School ranks higher (41.9 vs 37.8 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 Beeches Primary School and Greenholm Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beeches Primary School: 361. Greenholm Primary School: 628. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beeches Primary School and Greenholm Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Beeches Primary School is 1094th of 1,690 and Greenholm Primary School is 991st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).