Birches Green Primary School vs Gunter 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.
Birches Green Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
Gunter Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
| Measure | Birches Green Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Gunter Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1446 of 1,690 | #1458 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13661 of 15,697 | #13764 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 442 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 62.5% | 50.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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.birchesgreen.co.uk | www.gunterprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (22.1 vs 21.4).
- •Birches Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 43%).
- •Gunter Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Birches Green Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 182.
- •Birches Green Primary School is a academy school while Gunter 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 Birches Green Primary School better than Gunter 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 Birches Green Primary School and Gunter Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birches Green Primary School: 442. Gunter Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birches Green Primary School and Gunter Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Birches Green Primary School is 1446th of 1,690 and Gunter Primary School is 1458th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).