Cotteridge Primary School vs Kings Norton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotteridge Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
Kings Norton Primary School
BIRMINGHAM · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
410 students
| Measure | Cotteridge Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Kings Norton Primary School BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #639 of 1,690 | #1148 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6472 of 15,697 | #11108 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 444 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 32% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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.cotteridgeprimary.co.uk | www.knps.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cotteridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 35.7).
- •Cotteridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 59%).
- •Cotteridge Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Cotteridge Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 410.
- •Cotteridge Primary School is a local authority school while Kings Norton Primary School is a academy 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 Cotteridge Primary School better than Kings Norton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cotteridge Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 35.7 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 Cotteridge Primary School and Kings Norton Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and BIRMINGHAM in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cotteridge Primary School: 444. Kings Norton Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cotteridge Primary School and Kings Norton Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cotteridge Primary School is 639th of 1,690 and Kings Norton Primary School is 1148th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).