Blackwell First School vs Finstall First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwell First School
Bromsgrove · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
187 students
Finstall First School
Bromsgrove · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
296 students
| Measure | Blackwell First School Bromsgrove, West Midlands | Finstall First School Bromsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #4 of 1,690 | #3 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #39 of 15,697 | #35 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 187 | 296 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 296 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | 2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Bromsgrove | Bromsgrove |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.blackwellfirstschool.com/ | www.finstallfirst.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (99.1 vs 99.2).
- •Finstall First School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 187.
- •Blackwell First School is a academy school while Finstall First School is a local authority 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 Blackwell First School better than Finstall First School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackwell First School and Finstall First School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bromsgrove and Bromsgrove in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackwell First School: 187. Finstall First School: 296. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackwell First School and Finstall First School rank in West Midlands?
Blackwell First School is 4th of 1,690 and Finstall First School is 3rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).