Brookfields Primary School vs Flexible Learning School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 232 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookfields Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
391 students
Flexible Learning School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16
99 students
| Measure | Brookfields Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Flexible Learning School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1445 of 1,690 | #486 of 493 |
| National rank | #13649 of 15,697 | #4047 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 13–16 |
| Students | 391 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 57.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 70.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 4.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 2.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 2.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.brookfields.bham.sch.uk | www.flexiblelearning.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Brookfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.2 vs 4.5).
- •Brookfields Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 99.
- •Brookfields Primary School is a academy school while Flexible Learning School is a independent 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 Brookfields Primary School better than Flexible Learning School?
On the Success Index (England), Brookfields Primary School ranks higher (22.2 vs 4.5 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 Brookfields Primary School and Flexible Learning School?
About 232 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookfields Primary School: 391. Flexible Learning School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookfields Primary School and Flexible Learning School rank in West Midlands?
Brookfields Primary School is 1445th of 1,690 and Flexible Learning School is 486th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).