Cape Primary School vs Shireland Technology Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 674 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
Shireland Technology Primary
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | Cape Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands | Shireland Technology Primary Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1595 of 1,690 | #390 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15018 of 15,697 | #4196 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 488 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 488 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 49.2% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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 | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.capeprimary.com | www.shirelandtechnologyprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Shireland Technology Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 12.2).
- •Shireland Technology Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 47%).
- •Shireland Technology Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Cape Primary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 440.
- •Cape Primary School is a local authority school while Shireland Technology Primary 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 Shireland Technology Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Shireland Technology Primary ranks higher (68.4 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 Shireland Technology Primary?
About 674 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cape Primary School: 488. Shireland Technology Primary: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cape Primary School and Shireland Technology Primary rank in West Midlands?
Cape Primary School is 1595th of 1,690 and Shireland Technology Primary is 390th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).