Elms Farm Community Primary School vs Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 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
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
330 students
| Measure | Elms Farm Community Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1286 of 1,690 | #722 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12239 of 15,697 | #7213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 414 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 62.9% | 60.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.elmsfarmschool.co.uk | www.oasisacademyblakenhalejunior.org |
The verdict
- •Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 29.8).
- •Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 60%).
- •Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Elms Farm Community Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 330.
- •Elms Farm Community Primary School is a local authority school while Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior 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 Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior?
On the Success Index (England), Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior ranks higher (53.5 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 Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elms Farm Community Primary School: 414. Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elms Farm Community Primary School and Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior rank in West Midlands?
Elms Farm Community Primary School is 1286th 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).