Elms Farm Community Primary School vs Howley Grange Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elms Farm Community Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
414 students
Howley Grange Primary School
Halesowen · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
414 students
| Measure | Elms Farm Community Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Howley Grange Primary School Halesowen, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1286 of 1,690 | #493 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12239 of 15,697 | #5154 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 414 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 62.9% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 15% |
| 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 | Halesowen |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.elmsfarmschool.co.uk | www.howleygrange.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Howley Grange Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 29.8).
- •Howley Grange Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 60%).
- •Howley Grange Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 4%).
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 Elms Farm Community Primary School better than Howley Grange Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Howley Grange Primary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 29.8 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 Elms Farm Community Primary School and Howley Grange Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Halesowen in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elms Farm Community Primary School: 414. Howley Grange Primary School: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elms Farm Community Primary School and Howley Grange Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Elms Farm Community Primary School is 1286th of 1,690 and Howley Grange Primary School is 493rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).