Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School vs WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
415 students
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
394 students
| Measure | Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1134 of 1,690 | #477 of 493 |
| National rank | #10999 of 15,697 | #3977 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 415 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 54.5% | 49.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 61.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 14.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 35.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 17.0 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bishop-wilson.solihull.sch.uk | solihull.wmgacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.2 vs 9.4).
- •Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 394.
- •Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is a academy 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 Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School better than WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School ranks higher (36.2 vs 9.4 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 Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School: 415. WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull): 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) rank in West Midlands?
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School is 1134th of 1,690 and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is 477th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).