Cape Primary School vs Victoria Park Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 593 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
Victoria Park Primary
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
604 students
| Measure | Cape Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands | Victoria Park Primary Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1595 of 1,690 | #1265 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15018 of 15,697 | #12068 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 488 | 604 |
| Pupils on roll | 488 | 604 |
| Free school meals | 49.2% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.victoriaparkacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Victoria Park Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.8 vs 12.2).
- •Victoria Park Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 47%).
- •Victoria Park Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Victoria Park Primary is the larger school with 604 students compared with 488.
- •Cape Primary School is a local authority school while Victoria Park 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 Victoria Park Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Victoria Park Primary ranks higher (30.8 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 Victoria Park Primary?
About 593 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cape Primary School: 488. Victoria Park Primary: 604. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cape Primary School and Victoria Park Primary rank in West Midlands?
Cape Primary School is 1595th of 1,690 and Victoria Park Primary is 1265th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).