Coton Green Primary School vs Flax Hill Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coton Green Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
324 students
Flax Hill Junior Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students
| Measure | Coton Green Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | Flax Hill Junior Academy Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #925 of 1,690 | #763 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9154 of 15,697 | #7598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 324 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 9% |
| 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 | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | cotongreen.staffs.sch.uk | www.flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Flax Hill Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 44.6).
- •Flax Hill Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 58%).
- •Coton Green Primary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 294.
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 Coton Green Primary School better than Flax Hill Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Flax Hill Junior Academy ranks higher (51.8 vs 44.6 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 Coton Green Primary School and Flax Hill Junior Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coton Green Primary School: 324. Flax Hill Junior Academy: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coton Green Primary School and Flax Hill Junior Academy rank in West Midlands?
Coton Green Primary School is 925th of 1,690 and Flax Hill Junior Academy is 763rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).