Conway Primary School vs Nelson Mandela School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 559 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Conway Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
391 students
Nelson Mandela School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
| Measure | Conway Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Nelson Mandela School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1467 of 1,690 | #1338 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13811 of 15,697 | #12752 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 391 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 435 |
| Free school meals | 69.5% | 53.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| 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.conway.bham.sch.uk | www.nelsonmandelaschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nelson Mandela School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.3 vs 21.1).
- •Nelson Mandela School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 54%).
- •Conway Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Nelson Mandela School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 391.
- •Conway Primary School is a academy school while Nelson Mandela 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 Conway Primary School better than Nelson Mandela School?
On the Success Index (England), Nelson Mandela School ranks higher (27.3 vs 21.1 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 Conway Primary School and Nelson Mandela School?
About 559 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Conway Primary School: 391. Nelson Mandela School: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Conway Primary School and Nelson Mandela School rank in West Midlands?
Conway Primary School is 1467th of 1,690 and Nelson Mandela School is 1338th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).