Binley Woods Primary School vs Sowe Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Binley Woods Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
Sowe Valley Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Binley Woods Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | Sowe Valley Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #590 of 1,690 | #1181 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6089 of 15,697 | #11406 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 182 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 3% |
| 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 | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.binleywoodsprimaryschool.com | www.sowevalleyprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Binley Woods Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 34.1).
- •Binley Woods Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 62%).
- •Binley Woods Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Sowe Valley Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 182.
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 Binley Woods Primary School better than Sowe Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Binley Woods Primary School ranks higher (58.8 vs 34.1 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 Binley Woods Primary School and Sowe Valley Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Binley Woods Primary School: 182. Sowe Valley Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Binley Woods Primary School and Sowe Valley Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Binley Woods Primary School is 590th of 1,690 and Sowe Valley Primary School is 1181st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).