Colmore Infant and Nursery School vs Wheelers Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 859 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colmore Infant and Nursery School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
394 students
Wheelers Lane Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
656 students
| Measure | Colmore Infant and Nursery School Birmingham, West Midlands | Wheelers Lane Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #779 of 1,690 | #1176 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7744 of 15,697 | #11377 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 394 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 394 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 109.4% | 104.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.colmoreinf.co.uk | wlprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Colmore Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 34.3).
- •Wheelers Lane Primary School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 394.
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 Colmore Infant and Nursery School better than Wheelers Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Colmore Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (51.0 vs 34.3 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 Colmore Infant and Nursery School and Wheelers Lane Primary School?
About 859 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colmore Infant and Nursery School: 394. Wheelers Lane Primary School: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colmore Infant and Nursery School and Wheelers Lane Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Colmore Infant and Nursery School is 779th of 1,690 and Wheelers Lane Primary School is 1176th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).