Blackwell First School vs Lickey End First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.0 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
Lickey End First School
Bromsgrove · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
147 students
| Measure | Blackwell First School Bromsgrove, West Midlands | Lickey End First School Bromsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #4 of 1,690 | #76 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #39 of 15,697 | #929 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 187 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 98% |
| 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.lickeyendfirstschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blackwell First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.1 vs 88.9).
- •Blackwell First School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 147.
- •Blackwell First School is a academy school while Lickey End 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 Lickey End First School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackwell First School ranks higher (99.1 vs 88.9 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 Blackwell First School and Lickey End First School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bromsgrove and Bromsgrove in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackwell First School: 187. Lickey End First School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackwell First School and Lickey End First School rank in West Midlands?
Blackwell First School is 4th of 1,690 and Lickey End First School is 76th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).