Boldmere Infant School and Nursery vs Oasis Academy Short Heath
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
308 students
Oasis Academy Short Heath
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
| Measure | Boldmere Infant School and Nursery Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Oasis Academy Short Heath Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #117 of 1,690 | #532 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1435 of 15,697 | #5455 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 308 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 56.4% |
| Capacity filled | 114.1% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Sutton Coldfield | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | boldmere.bham.sch.uk/ | www.oasisacademyshortheath.org/ |
The verdict
- •Boldmere Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 61.9).
- •Oasis Academy Short Heath is the larger school with 427 students compared with 308.
- •Boldmere Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while Oasis Academy Short Heath is a academy 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 Boldmere Infant School and Nursery better than Oasis Academy Short Heath?
On the Success Index (England), Boldmere Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (84.9 vs 61.9 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 Boldmere Infant School and Nursery and Oasis Academy Short Heath?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery: 308. Oasis Academy Short Heath: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boldmere Infant School and Nursery and Oasis Academy Short Heath rank in West Midlands?
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery is 117th of 1,690 and Oasis Academy Short Heath is 532nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).