Colley Lane Primary Academy vs Quarry Bank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km 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
Quarry Bank Primary School
Brierley Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
358 students
| Measure | Colley Lane Primary Academy Halesowen, West Midlands | Quarry Bank Primary School Brierley Hill, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #434 of 1,690 | #1023 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4620 of 15,697 | #10044 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 483 | 358 |
| Pupils on roll | 483 | 358 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 67.1% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 7% |
| 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 | Brierley Hill |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.colleylaneprimary.org.uk | www.quarry.dudley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Colley Lane Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 40.5).
- •Colley Lane Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 63%).
- •Colley Lane Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •Colley Lane Primary Academy is the larger school with 483 students compared with 358.
- •Colley Lane Primary Academy is a academy school while Quarry Bank 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 Quarry Bank Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Colley Lane Primary Academy ranks higher (66.2 vs 40.5 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 Colley Lane Primary Academy and Quarry Bank Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Halesowen and Brierley Hill in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colley Lane Primary Academy: 483. Quarry Bank Primary School: 358. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colley Lane Primary Academy and Quarry Bank Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Colley Lane Primary Academy is 434th of 1,690 and Quarry Bank Primary School is 1023rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).