Firs Primary School vs Heathlands Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 608 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firs Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
279 students
Heathlands Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | Firs Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Heathlands Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1442 of 1,690 | #1103 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13625 of 15,697 | #10753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 279 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 279 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 74.2% | 54.3% |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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.firs.academy | hpa.greenheartlearning.org/ |
The verdict
- •Heathlands Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.3 vs 22.4).
- •Heathlands Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 48%).
- •Heathlands Primary Academy is the larger school with 440 students compared with 279.
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 Firs Primary School better than Heathlands Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Heathlands Primary Academy ranks higher (37.3 vs 22.4 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 Firs Primary School and Heathlands Primary Academy?
About 608 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Firs Primary School: 279. Heathlands Primary Academy: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Firs Primary School and Heathlands Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Firs Primary School is 1442nd of 1,690 and Heathlands Primary Academy is 1103rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).