Boldmere Junior School vs Shifnal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 38 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
Shifnal Primary School
Shifnal · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
379 students
| Measure | Boldmere Junior School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Shifnal Primary School Shifnal, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #514 of 1,690 | #294 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5315 of 15,697 | #3243 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 379 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 379 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 105.3% | 108.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 15% |
| 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 | Shifnal |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | boldmere.bham.sch.uk/ | www.shifnalprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shifnal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.6 vs 62.5).
- •Shifnal Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 66%).
- •Shifnal Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 13%).
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 Shifnal Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shifnal Primary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 62.5 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 Junior School and Shifnal Primary School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Shifnal in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boldmere Junior School: 379. Shifnal Primary School: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boldmere Junior School and Shifnal Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Boldmere Junior School is 514th of 1,690 and Shifnal Primary School is 294th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).