Five Ways Primary School vs William Murdoch Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Five Ways Primary School
Cannock · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
597 students
William Murdoch Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
591 students
| Measure | Five Ways Primary School Cannock, West Midlands | William Murdoch Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1305 of 1,690 | #1062 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12412 of 15,697 | #10383 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 597 | 591 |
| Pupils on roll | 597 | 591 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 47.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Cannock | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.fiveways-primary-school.org.uk/ | www.williammurdoch.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •William Murdoch Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.9 vs 29.0).
- •William Murdoch Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 52%).
- •William Murdoch Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Five Ways Primary School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 591.
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 Five Ways Primary School better than William Murdoch Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), William Murdoch Primary School ranks higher (38.9 vs 29.0 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 Five Ways Primary School and William Murdoch Primary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Cannock and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Five Ways Primary School: 597. William Murdoch Primary School: 591. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Five Ways Primary School and William Murdoch Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Five Ways Primary School is 1305th of 1,690 and William Murdoch Primary School is 1062nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).