Clifton Primary School vs Green Oak Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 591 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
871 students
Green Oak Academy
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
74 students
| Measure | Clifton Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Green Oak Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #989 of 1,690 | #13 of 493 |
| National rank | #9724 of 15,697 | #228 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 871 | 74 |
| Pupils on roll | 871 | 74 |
| Free school meals | 62.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 62.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cliftonprimary.bham.sch.uk | greenoak.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Green Oak Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.3 vs 41.9).
- •Clifton Primary School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 74.
- •Clifton Primary School is a local authority school while Green Oak Academy is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Clifton Primary School is co-educational and Green Oak Academy is girls.
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 Clifton Primary School better than Green Oak Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Green Oak Academy ranks higher (91.3 vs 41.9 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 Clifton Primary School and Green Oak Academy?
About 591 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifton Primary School: 871. Green Oak Academy: 74. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifton Primary School and Green Oak Academy rank in West Midlands?
Clifton Primary School is 989th of 1,690 and Green Oak Academy is 13th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).