Curdworth Primary School vs Water Orton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curdworth Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
Water Orton Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
299 students
| Measure | Curdworth Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Water Orton Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #978 of 1,690 | #1440 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9583 of 15,697 | #13604 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 106 | 299 |
| Pupils on roll | 106 | 299 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Sutton Coldfield | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.curdworth.warwickshire.sch.uk | www.waterortonprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Curdworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.6 vs 22.6).
- •Curdworth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 40%).
- •Curdworth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Water Orton Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 106.
- •Curdworth Primary School is a academy school while Water Orton 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 Curdworth Primary School better than Water Orton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Curdworth Primary School ranks higher (42.6 vs 22.6 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 Curdworth Primary School and Water Orton Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Curdworth Primary School: 106. Water Orton Primary School: 299. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Curdworth Primary School and Water Orton Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Curdworth Primary School is 978th of 1,690 and Water Orton Primary School is 1440th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).