Birches Green Primary School vs Osborne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 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
Osborne Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
410 students
| Measure | Birches Green Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Osborne Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1446 of 1,690 | #1631 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13661 of 15,697 | #15315 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 442 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 62.5% | 66.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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.osborne-pri.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Birches Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.1 vs 9.3).
- •Birches Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 45%).
- •Birches Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Birches Green Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 410.
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 Osborne Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birches Green Primary School ranks higher (22.1 vs 9.3 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 Birches Green Primary School and Osborne Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birches Green Primary School: 442. Osborne Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birches Green Primary School and Osborne Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Birches Green Primary School is 1446th of 1,690 and Osborne Primary School is 1631st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).