Charford First School vs Finstall First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charford First School
Bromsgrove · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
498 students
Finstall First School
Bromsgrove · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
296 students
| Measure | Charford First School Bromsgrove, West Midlands | Finstall First School Bromsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #679 of 1,690 | #3 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6853 of 15,697 | #35 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 498 | 296 |
| Pupils on roll | 498 | 296 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Bromsgrove | Bromsgrove |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.charford.worcs.sch.uk/ | www.finstallfirst.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Finstall First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.2 vs 55.2).
- •Charford First School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 296.
- •Charford First School is a academy school while Finstall First School is a local authority 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 Charford First School better than Finstall First School?
On the Success Index (England), Finstall First School ranks higher (99.2 vs 55.2 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 Charford First School and Finstall First School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bromsgrove and Bromsgrove in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charford First School: 498. Finstall First School: 296. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charford First School and Finstall First School rank in West Midlands?
Charford First School is 679th of 1,690 and Finstall First School is 3rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).