City Road Primary School vs Woodhouse Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Road Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
Woodhouse Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
| Measure | City Road Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Woodhouse Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #840 of 1,690 | #818 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8377 of 15,697 | #8154 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 456 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 456 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | 47.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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.cityroad.bham.sch.uk | whp.greenheartlearning.org/ |
The verdict
- •Woodhouse Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 48.2).
- •Woodhouse Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 69%).
- •City Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
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 City Road Primary School better than Woodhouse Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Woodhouse Primary Academy ranks higher (49.4 vs 48.2 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 City Road Primary School and Woodhouse Primary Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Road Primary School: 456. Woodhouse Primary Academy: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Road Primary School and Woodhouse Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
City Road Primary School is 840th of 1,690 and Woodhouse Primary Academy is 818th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).