Castle Bromwich Junior School vs Smith's Wood Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Bromwich Junior School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
467 students
Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
| Measure | Castle Bromwich Junior School Birmingham, West Midlands | Smith's Wood Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #880 of 1,690 | #450 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8809 of 15,697 | #4741 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 467 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 52.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cbjs.co.uk/ | www.smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Smith's Wood Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 46.3).
- •Smith's Wood Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 62%).
- •Castle Bromwich Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Castle Bromwich Junior School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 445.
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 Castle Bromwich Junior School better than Smith's Wood Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Smith's Wood Primary Academy ranks higher (65.6 vs 46.3 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 Castle Bromwich Junior School and Smith's Wood Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Bromwich Junior School: 467. Smith's Wood Primary Academy: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Bromwich Junior School and Smith's Wood Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Castle Bromwich Junior School is 880th of 1,690 and Smith's Wood Primary Academy is 450th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).