Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School vs Gilbertstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 608 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
279 students
Gilbertstone Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
411 students
| Measure | Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School Birmingham, West Midlands | Gilbertstone Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1380 of 1,690 | #591 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13063 of 15,697 | #6097 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 279 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 279 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.cottesbrooke-inf.bham.sch.uk | www.gilbertstoneprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Gilbertstone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 25.6).
- •Gilbertstone Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 279.
- •Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School is a academy school while Gilbertstone Primary 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 Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School better than Gilbertstone Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gilbertstone Primary School ranks higher (58.8 vs 25.6 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 Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School and Gilbertstone Primary School?
About 608 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School: 279. Gilbertstone Primary School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School and Gilbertstone Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School is 1380th of 1,690 and Gilbertstone Primary School is 591st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).