Burman Infant School vs Dickens Heath Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burman Infant School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
169 students
Dickens Heath Community Primary School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
| Measure | Burman Infant School Solihull, West Midlands | Dickens Heath Community Primary School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #220 of 1,690 | #212 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2427 of 15,697 | #2331 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 169 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| 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 | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.burman.solihull.sch.uk | www.dickens-heath.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (78.2 vs 78.8).
- •Dickens Heath Community Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 169.
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 Burman Infant School better than Dickens Heath Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burman Infant School and Dickens Heath Community Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burman Infant School: 169. Dickens Heath Community Primary School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burman Infant School and Dickens Heath Community Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Burman Infant School is 220th of 1,690 and Dickens Heath Community Primary School is 212th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).