Colmore Infant and Nursery School vs Wheelers Lane Technology College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 840 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 Technology College
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
672 students
| Measure | Colmore Infant and Nursery School Birmingham, West Midlands | Wheelers Lane Technology College Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #779 of 1,690 | #135 of 493 |
| National rank | #7744 of 15,697 | #1580 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 394 | 672 |
| Pupils on roll | 394 | 672 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 109.4% | 103.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.colmoreinf.co.uk | www.wheelerslane.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wheelers Lane Technology College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 51.0).
- •Wheelers Lane Technology College is the larger school with 672 students compared with 394.
- •Colmore Infant and Nursery School is co-educational and Wheelers Lane Technology College is boys.
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 Technology College?
On the Success Index (England), Wheelers Lane Technology College ranks higher (58.1 vs 51.0 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 Technology College?
About 840 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 Technology College: 672. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colmore Infant and Nursery School and Wheelers Lane Technology College rank in West Midlands?
Colmore Infant and Nursery School is 779th of 1,690 and Wheelers Lane Technology College is 135th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).