Birchfield Primary School vs Heathfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 713 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchfield Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
605 students
Heathfield Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
483 students
| Measure | Birchfield Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Heathfield Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #654 of 1,690 | #678 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6615 of 15,697 | #6839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 605 | 483 |
| Pupils on roll | 605 | 483 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.birchfld.bham.sch.uk/ | www.heathfld.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Birchfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.3 vs 55.3).
- •Heathfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 72%).
- •Birchfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Birchfield Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 483.
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 Birchfield Primary School better than Heathfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birchfield Primary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 55.3 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 Birchfield Primary School and Heathfield Primary School?
About 713 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield Primary School: 605. Heathfield Primary School: 483. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield Primary School and Heathfield Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Birchfield Primary School is 654th of 1,690 and Heathfield Primary School is 678th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).