Colmers Farm Primary School vs Colmers School and Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 140 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colmers Farm Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,139 students
| Measure | Colmers Farm Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Colmers School and Sixth Form College Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1123 of 1,690 | #364 of 493 |
| National rank | #10899 of 15,697 | #3148 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 403 | 1,139 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 1,139 |
| Free school meals | 56.3% | 55.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.0 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.colmersfarm.excelsiormat.org | www.colmers.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Colmers Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 26.1).
- •Colmers School and Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 403.
- •Colmers Farm Primary School is a academy school while Colmers School and Sixth Form College 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 Colmers Farm Primary School better than Colmers School and Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), Colmers Farm Primary School ranks higher (36.6 vs 26.1 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 Colmers Farm Primary School and Colmers School and Sixth Form College?
About 140 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colmers Farm Primary School: 403. Colmers School and Sixth Form College: 1,139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colmers Farm Primary School and Colmers School and Sixth Form College rank in West Midlands?
Colmers Farm Primary School is 1123rd of 1,690 and Colmers School and Sixth Form College is 364th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).