Bordesley Green Primary School vs Starbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 785 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
Starbank School
Birmingham · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
2,161 students
| Measure | Bordesley Green Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Starbank School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1614 of 1,690 | #73 of 493 |
| National rank | #15204 of 15,697 | #973 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 639 | 2,161 |
| Pupils on roll | 639 | 2,161 |
| Free school meals | 58.2% | 47.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 62.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bordsgrn.bham.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Starbank School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 10.5).
- •Starbank School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 46%).
- •Starbank School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Starbank School is the larger school with 2,161 students compared with 639.
- •Bordesley Green Primary School is a local authority school while Starbank School 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 Starbank School?
On the Success Index (England), Starbank School ranks higher (71.1 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 Starbank School?
About 785 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bordesley Green Primary School: 639. Starbank School: 2,161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bordesley Green Primary School and Starbank School rank in West Midlands?
Bordesley Green Primary School is 1614th of 1,690 and Starbank School is 73rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).