Cape Primary School vs City Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 779 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Primary School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
488 students
City Road Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
| Measure | Cape Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands | City Road Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1595 of 1,690 | #840 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15018 of 15,697 | #8377 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 488 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 488 | 456 |
| Free school meals | 49.2% | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Smethwick | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.capeprimary.com | www.cityroad.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •City Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 12.2).
- •City Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 47%).
- •City Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Cape Primary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 456.
- •Cape Primary School is a local authority school while City Road Primary 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 Cape Primary School better than City Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), City Road Primary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 12.2 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 Cape Primary School and City Road Primary School?
About 779 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cape Primary School: 488. City Road Primary School: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cape Primary School and City Road Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cape Primary School is 1595th of 1,690 and City Road Primary School is 840th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).