Cofton Primary School vs Joseph Turner Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cofton Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
Joseph Turner Primary School
Tipton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
| Measure | Cofton Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Joseph Turner Primary School Tipton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1028 of 1,690 | #1082 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10078 of 15,697 | #10539 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 408 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 45.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Tipton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cofton.bham.sch.uk | www.josephturnerprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cofton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.3 vs 38.2).
- •Joseph Turner Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 60%).
- •Cofton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
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 Cofton Primary School better than Joseph Turner Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cofton Primary School ranks higher (40.3 vs 38.2 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 Cofton Primary School and Joseph Turner Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Tipton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cofton Primary School: 408. Joseph Turner Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cofton Primary School and Joseph Turner Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cofton Primary School is 1028th of 1,690 and Joseph Turner Primary School is 1082nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).