Bellfield Junior School vs The Orchards Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 839 m 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
The Orchards Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Bellfield Junior School Birmingham, West Midlands | The Orchards Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1197 of 1,690 | #633 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11584 of 15,697 | #6412 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 56.3% | 55.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 13% |
| 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.bellfield-jun.bham.sch.uk/ | www.theorchardsprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •The Orchards Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.3 vs 33.2).
- •The Orchards Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 57%).
- •The Orchards Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Bellfield Junior School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 190.
- •Bellfield Junior School is a local authority school while The Orchards Primary 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 Bellfield Junior School better than The Orchards Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Orchards Primary Academy ranks higher (57.3 vs 33.2 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 Bellfield Junior School and The Orchards Primary Academy?
About 839 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bellfield Junior School: 229. The Orchards Primary Academy: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bellfield Junior School and The Orchards Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bellfield Junior School is 1197th of 1,690 and The Orchards Primary Academy is 633rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).