Firs Primary School vs Tame Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 898 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
Tame Valley Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Firs Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Tame Valley Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1442 of 1,690 | #1208 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13625 of 15,697 | #11681 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 279 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 279 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 74.2% | 67.6% |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 59% |
| 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 | tva.greenheartlearning.org |
The verdict
- •Tame Valley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.8 vs 22.4).
- •Tame Valley Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 48%).
- •Firs Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 228.
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 Tame Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Tame Valley Academy ranks higher (32.8 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 Tame Valley Academy?
About 898 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Firs Primary School: 279. Tame Valley Academy: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Firs Primary School and Tame Valley Academy rank in West Midlands?
Firs Primary School is 1442nd of 1,690 and Tame Valley Academy is 1208th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).