Birchills Church of England Community Academy vs Slade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
Slade Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
| Measure | Birchills Church of England Community Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Slade Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1636 of 1,690 | #401 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15334 of 15,697 | #4274 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 442 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 442 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 48.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 23% |
| 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 | Walsall | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.birchills.walsall.sch.uk | slade.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Slade Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 9.0).
- •Slade Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 37%).
- •Slade Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 0%).
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 Birchills Church of England Community Academy better than Slade Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Slade Primary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 9.0 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 Birchills Church of England Community Academy and Slade Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchills Church of England Community Academy: 442. Slade Primary School: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchills Church of England Community Academy and Slade Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Birchills Church of England Community Academy is 1636th of 1,690 and Slade Primary School is 401st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).