Colebourne Primary School vs Riverside Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 985 m 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
Riverside Education
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
100 students
| Measure | Colebourne Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Riverside Education Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #915 of 1,690 | #490 of 493 |
| National rank | #9092 of 15,697 | #4075 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 457 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 41.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 3.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.colebourne.bham.sch.uk | riversideeducation.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Colebourne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.9 vs 2.5).
- •Colebourne Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 100.
- •Colebourne Primary School is a local authority school while Riverside Education is a independent 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 Colebourne Primary School better than Riverside Education?
On the Success Index (England), Colebourne Primary School ranks higher (44.9 vs 2.5 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 Riverside Education?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colebourne Primary School: 457. Riverside Education: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colebourne Primary School and Riverside Education rank in West Midlands?
Colebourne Primary School is 915th of 1,690 and Riverside Education is 490th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).