Ellison Primary Academy vs Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellison Primary Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
329 students
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
330 students
| Measure | Ellison Primary Academy Newcastle, West Midlands | Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #502 of 1,690 | #722 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5231 of 15,697 | #7213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 329 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 60.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | Newcastle | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ellison.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.oasisacademyblakenhalejunior.org |
The verdict
- •Ellison Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 53.5).
- •Ellison Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 71%).
- •Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior is the larger school with 330 students compared with 329.
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 Ellison Primary Academy better than Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior?
On the Success Index (England), Ellison Primary Academy ranks higher (63.0 vs 53.5 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 Ellison Primary Academy and Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellison Primary Academy: 329. Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellison Primary Academy and Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior rank in West Midlands?
Ellison Primary Academy is 502nd of 1,690 and Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior is 722nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).