Brownmead Primary Academy vs St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 716 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownmead Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
268 students
St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Brownmead Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1005 of 1,690 | #686 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9901 of 15,697 | #6941 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 268 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 62.3% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | brownmead.academy | www.stmaryandstmargarets.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 41.1).
- •Brownmead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 73%).
- •St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Brownmead Primary Academy is the larger school with 268 students compared with 237.
- •Brownmead Primary Academy is a academy school while St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 Brownmead Primary Academy better than St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 41.1 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 Brownmead Primary Academy and St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brownmead Primary Academy: 268. St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brownmead Primary Academy and St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Brownmead Primary Academy is 1005th of 1,690 and St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School is 686th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).