Elms Farm Community Primary School vs King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 578 m 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
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,188 students
| Measure | Elms Farm Community Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1286 of 1,690 | #209 of 493 |
| National rank | #12239 of 15,697 | #2158 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 414 | 1,188 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 1,188 |
| Free school meals | 62.9% | 52.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.5 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.elmsfarmschool.co.uk | www.keshacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 29.8).
- •King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 414.
- •Elms Farm Community Primary School is a local authority school while King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy 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 Elms Farm Community Primary School better than King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy ranks higher (46.1 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 King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy?
About 578 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elms Farm Community Primary School: 414. King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy: 1,188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elms Farm Community Primary School and King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy rank in West Midlands?
Elms Farm Community Primary School is 1286th of 1,690 and King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is 209th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).