Boldmere Junior School vs Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 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
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Sutton Coldfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,236 students
| Measure | Boldmere Junior School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #514 of 1,690 | #10 of 493 |
| National rank | #5315 of 15,697 | #160 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 379 | 1,236 |
| Pupils on roll | 379 | 1,236 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 105.3% | 148.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 79.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 99.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | 44.3 |
| town | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | boldmere.bham.sch.uk/ | www.suttcold.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.7 vs 62.5).
- •Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 379.
- •Boldmere Junior School is a local authority school while Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Boldmere Junior School is co-educational and Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is girls.
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 Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (93.7 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 Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boldmere Junior School: 379. Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls: 1,236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boldmere Junior School and Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls rank in West Midlands?
Boldmere Junior School is 514th of 1,690 and Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is 10th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).