Caslon Primary Community School vs Colley Lane Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caslon Primary Community School
Halesowen · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
268 students
Colley Lane Primary Academy
Halesowen · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
483 students
| Measure | Caslon Primary Community School Halesowen, West Midlands | Colley Lane Primary Academy Halesowen, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1334 of 1,690 | #434 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12705 of 15,697 | #4620 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 268 | 483 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 483 |
| Free school meals | 39.9% | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 120.7% | 67.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 17% |
| 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 | Halesowen | Halesowen |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.caslon.dudley.sch.uk | www.colleylaneprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Colley Lane Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 27.5).
- •Colley Lane Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 52%).
- •Colley Lane Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 6%).
- •Colley Lane Primary Academy is the larger school with 483 students compared with 268.
- •Caslon Primary Community School is a local authority school while Colley Lane Primary Academy 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 Caslon Primary Community School better than Colley Lane Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Colley Lane Primary Academy ranks higher (66.2 vs 27.5 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 Caslon Primary Community School and Colley Lane Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Halesowen and Halesowen in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caslon Primary Community School: 268. Colley Lane Primary Academy: 483. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caslon Primary Community School and Colley Lane Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Caslon Primary Community School is 1334th of 1,690 and Colley Lane Primary Academy is 434th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).