Bewdley Primary School vs Brandhall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bewdley Primary School
Bewdley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
431 students
Brandhall Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
| Measure | Bewdley Primary School Bewdley, West Midlands | Brandhall Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #491 of 1,690 | #510 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5145 of 15,697 | #5285 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 431 | 431 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 431 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Bewdley | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bewdleyprimary.co.uk/ | www.brandhall.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (63.4 vs 62.7).
- •Brandhall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 69%).
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 Bewdley Primary School better than Brandhall Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bewdley Primary School and Brandhall Primary School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Bewdley and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bewdley Primary School: 431. Brandhall Primary School: 431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bewdley Primary School and Brandhall Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bewdley Primary School is 491st of 1,690 and Brandhall Primary School is 510th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).