Billesley Primary School vs Wheelers Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billesley Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
699 students
Wheelers Lane Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
656 students
| Measure | Billesley Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Wheelers Lane Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #518 of 1,690 | #1176 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5337 of 15,697 | #11377 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 699 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 699 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 49.2% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 104.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 6% |
| 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.billesleyschool.co.uk | wlprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Billesley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.4 vs 34.3).
- •Billesley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 59%).
- •Billesley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 6%).
- •Billesley Primary School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 656.
- •Billesley Primary School is a academy school while Wheelers Lane Primary School is a local authority 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 Billesley Primary School better than Wheelers Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Billesley Primary School ranks higher (62.4 vs 34.3 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 Billesley Primary School and Wheelers Lane Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Billesley Primary School: 699. Wheelers Lane Primary School: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Billesley Primary School and Wheelers Lane Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Billesley Primary School is 518th of 1,690 and Wheelers Lane Primary School is 1176th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).