BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy vs Nelson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 686 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
Birmingham · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
255 students
Nelson Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Nelson Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #889 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #8883 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 255 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 46.4% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | 31.7 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.boa-stageandscreen.co.uk | www.nelson.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nelson Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 255.
- •BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is a academy school while Nelson Primary 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 BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy better than Nelson Primary 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 BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy and Nelson Primary School?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy: 255. Nelson Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy and Nelson Primary School rank in West Midlands?
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is unranked and Nelson Primary School is 889th of 1,690 among sixth form schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).