Colebourne Primary School vs Great Bridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colebourne Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
Great Bridge Primary School
Tipton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
| Measure | Colebourne Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Great Bridge Primary School Tipton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #915 of 1,690 | #720 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9092 of 15,697 | #7184 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 457 | 457 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 457 |
| Free school meals | 41.2% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 11% |
| 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.colebourne.bham.sch.uk | www.greatbridgeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Bridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 44.9).
- •Great Bridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 66%).
- •Great Bridge Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
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 Colebourne Primary School better than Great Bridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Bridge Primary School ranks higher (53.6 vs 44.9 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 Colebourne Primary School and Great Bridge Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Tipton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colebourne Primary School: 457. Great Bridge Primary School: 457. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colebourne Primary School and Great Bridge Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Colebourne Primary School is 915th of 1,690 and Great Bridge Primary School is 720th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).