Brickhouse Primary School vs Water Mill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 8.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brickhouse Primary School
Rowley Regis · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
Water Mill Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Brickhouse Primary School Rowley Regis, West Midlands | Water Mill Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1322 of 1,690 | #608 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12552 of 15,697 | #6217 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 8% |
| 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 | Rowley Regis | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.brickhouse.sandwell.sch.uk | www.watermill.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Water Mill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 28.3).
- •Water Mill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 47%).
- •Brickhouse Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
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 Brickhouse Primary School better than Water Mill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Water Mill Primary School ranks higher (58.3 vs 28.3 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 Brickhouse Primary School and Water Mill Primary School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Rowley Regis and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brickhouse Primary School: 205. Water Mill Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brickhouse Primary School and Water Mill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Brickhouse Primary School is 1322nd of 1,690 and Water Mill Primary School is 608th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).