Colley Lane Primary Academy vs Timbertree Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 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
Timbertree Academy
Cradley Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Colley Lane Primary Academy Halesowen, West Midlands | Timbertree Academy Cradley Heath, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #434 of 1,690 | #462 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4620 of 15,697 | #4876 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 483 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 483 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 67.1% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 86% |
| 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 | Cradley Heath |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.colleylaneprimary.org.uk | www.timbertreeacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Colley Lane Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 64.9).
- •Timbertree Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 72%).
- •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 221.
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 Timbertree Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Colley Lane Primary Academy ranks higher (66.2 vs 64.9 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 Colley Lane Primary Academy and Timbertree Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Halesowen and Cradley Heath in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colley Lane Primary Academy: 483. Timbertree Academy: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colley Lane Primary Academy and Timbertree Academy rank in West Midlands?
Colley Lane Primary Academy is 434th of 1,690 and Timbertree Academy is 462nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).