Beeches Primary School vs Walmley Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 7.9 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
Walmley Junior School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
362 students
| Measure | Beeches Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Walmley Junior School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1094 of 1,690 | #551 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10634 of 15,697 | #5659 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 361 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 361 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 57.3% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 7% |
| 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 | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.beechesprimary.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Walmley Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 37.8).
- •Walmley Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 63%).
- •Walmley Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Walmley Junior School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 361.
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 Walmley Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Walmley Junior School ranks higher (61.0 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 Walmley Junior School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beeches Primary School: 361. Walmley Junior School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beeches Primary School and Walmley Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Beeches Primary School is 1094th of 1,690 and Walmley Junior School is 551st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).