Bellfield Junior School vs St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellfield Junior School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
229 students
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Bellfield Junior School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School West Bromwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1197 of 1,690 | #1529 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11584 of 15,697 | #14510 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 56.3% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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 | West Bromwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bellfield-jun.bham.sch.uk/ | www.st-marymagdalene.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bellfield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.2 vs 16.5).
- •Bellfield Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 42%).
- •Bellfield Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 Bellfield Junior School better than St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bellfield Junior School ranks higher (33.2 vs 16.5 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 Bellfield Junior School and St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and West Bromwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bellfield Junior School: 229. St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bellfield Junior School and St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bellfield Junior School is 1197th of 1,690 and St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1529th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).