Bordesley Green Primary School vs Saltley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 754 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bordesley Green Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
639 students
Saltley Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,356 students
| Measure | Bordesley Green Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Saltley Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1614 of 1,690 | #415 of 493 |
| National rank | #15204 of 15,697 | #3533 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 639 | 1,356 |
| Pupils on roll | 639 | 1,356 |
| Free school meals | 58.2% | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bordsgrn.bham.sch.uk/ | www.saltley.academy |
The verdict
- •Saltley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.1 vs 10.5).
- •Saltley Academy is the larger school with 1,356 students compared with 639.
- •Bordesley Green Primary School is a local authority school while Saltley Academy 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 Bordesley Green Primary School better than Saltley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Saltley Academy ranks higher (20.1 vs 10.5 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 Bordesley Green Primary School and Saltley Academy?
About 754 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bordesley Green Primary School: 639. Saltley Academy: 1,356. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bordesley Green Primary School and Saltley Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bordesley Green Primary School is 1614th of 1,690 and Saltley Academy is 415th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).