Boldmere Junior School 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 Junior School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
379 students
Oasis Academy Short Heath
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
| Measure | Boldmere Junior School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Oasis Academy Short Heath Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #514 of 1,690 | #532 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5315 of 15,697 | #5455 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 379 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 379 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 56.4% |
| Capacity filled | 105.3% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (62.5 vs 61.9).
- •Oasis Academy Short Heath does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 66%).
- •Boldmere Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Oasis Academy Short Heath is the larger school with 427 students compared with 379.
- •Boldmere Junior School 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 Junior School better than Oasis Academy Short Heath?
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 Boldmere Junior School 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 Junior School: 379. Oasis Academy Short Heath: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boldmere Junior School and Oasis Academy Short Heath rank in West Midlands?
Boldmere Junior School is 514th 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).