Blackheath Primary School vs Highfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 985 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackheath Primary School
Rowley Regis · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
Highfields Primary School
Rowley Regis · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
403 students
| Measure | Blackheath Primary School Rowley Regis, West Midlands | Highfields Primary School Rowley Regis, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #949 of 1,690 | #1390 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9311 of 15,697 | #13165 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 456 | 403 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 403 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Rowley Regis | Rowley Regis |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.blackheathprimary.org.uk | www.highfields.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blackheath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.8 vs 25.1).
- •Blackheath Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 58%).
- •Blackheath Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Blackheath Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 403.
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 Blackheath Primary School better than Highfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackheath Primary School ranks higher (43.8 vs 25.1 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 Blackheath Primary School and Highfields Primary School?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Rowley Regis and Rowley Regis in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackheath Primary School: 456. Highfields Primary School: 403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackheath Primary School and Highfields Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Blackheath Primary School is 949th of 1,690 and Highfields Primary School is 1390th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).