Blackwell First School vs Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.4 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 Hills Primary School and Nursery
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
371 students
| Measure | Blackwell First School Bromsgrove, West Midlands | Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 1,690 | #742 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #39 of 15,697 | #7428 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 187 | 371 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 371 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 79.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.blackwellfirstschool.com/ | www.lickeyhills.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackwell First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.1 vs 52.6).
- •Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 371 students compared with 187.
- •Blackwell First School is a academy school while Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery 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 Hills Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Blackwell First School ranks higher (99.1 vs 52.6 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 Hills Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bromsgrove and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackwell First School: 187. Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery: 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackwell First School and Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Blackwell First School is 4th of 1,690 and Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery is 742nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).