Blackwell First School vs St Andrew's CofE First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.2 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
St Andrew's CofE First School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
218 students
| Measure | Blackwell First School Bromsgrove, West Midlands | St Andrew's CofE First School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #4 of 1,690 | #11 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #39 of 15,697 | #140 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 187 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 96.9% |
| 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.blackwellfirstschool.com/ | www.st-andrewscofe.worcs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blackwell First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.1 vs 97.4).
- •St Andrew's CofE First School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 187.
- •Blackwell First School is a academy school while St Andrew's CofE 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 St Andrew's CofE First School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackwell First School ranks higher (99.1 vs 97.4 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 Blackwell First School and St Andrew's CofE First School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bromsgrove and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackwell First School: 187. St Andrew's CofE First School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackwell First School and St Andrew's CofE First School rank in West Midlands?
Blackwell First School is 4th of 1,690 and St Andrew's CofE First School is 11th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).