Bells Farm Primary School vs Broadmeadow Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 425 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bells Farm Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
Broadmeadow Infant School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
121 students
| Measure | Bells Farm Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Broadmeadow Infant School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #690 of 1,690 | #1671 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6971 of 15,697 | #15611 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 195 | 121 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 121 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 44.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bellsfarm.org/ | www.brdmedoi.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bells Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 4.7).
- •Bells Farm Primary School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 121.
- •Bells Farm Primary School is a local authority school while Broadmeadow Infant 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 Bells Farm Primary School better than Broadmeadow Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Bells Farm Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 4.7 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 Bells Farm Primary School and Broadmeadow Infant School?
About 425 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bells Farm Primary School: 195. Broadmeadow Infant School: 121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bells Farm Primary School and Broadmeadow Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Bells Farm Primary School is 690th of 1,690 and Broadmeadow Infant School is 1671st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).