Colley Lane Primary Academy vs Cradley CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 203 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colley Lane Primary Academy
Halesowen · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
483 students
Cradley CofE Primary School
Halesowen · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Colley Lane Primary Academy Halesowen, West Midlands | Cradley CofE Primary School Halesowen, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #434 of 1,690 | #229 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4620 of 15,697 | #2516 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 483 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 483 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 67.1% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 20% |
| 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 | Halesowen | Halesowen |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.colleylaneprimary.org.uk | www.cradleycofe.com |
The verdict
- •Cradley CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 66.2).
- •Cradley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 72%).
- •Cradley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 17%).
- •Colley Lane Primary Academy is the larger school with 483 students compared with 210.
- •Colley Lane Primary Academy is a academy school while Cradley CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Colley Lane Primary Academy better than Cradley CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cradley CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 66.2 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 Colley Lane Primary Academy and Cradley CofE Primary School?
About 203 m in a straight line, between Halesowen and Halesowen in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colley Lane Primary Academy: 483. Cradley CofE Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colley Lane Primary Academy and Cradley CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Colley Lane Primary Academy is 434th of 1,690 and Cradley CofE Primary School is 229th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).