Bird's Bush Primary School vs Heathfields Infant Academy
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.
Bird's Bush Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
143 students
Heathfields Infant Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
199 students
| Measure | Bird's Bush Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | Heathfields Infant Academy Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1292 of 1,690 | #393 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12303 of 15,697 | #4223 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 143 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 143 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 45.4% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.birdsbush.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.hiwj.fierte.org |
The verdict
- •Heathfields Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 29.5).
- •Heathfields Infant Academy is the larger school with 199 students compared with 143.
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 Bird's Bush Primary School better than Heathfields Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Heathfields Infant Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 29.5 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 Bird's Bush Primary School and Heathfields Infant Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bird's Bush Primary School: 143. Heathfields Infant Academy: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bird's Bush Primary School and Heathfields Infant Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bird's Bush Primary School is 1292nd of 1,690 and Heathfields Infant Academy is 393rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).