Flax Hill Junior Academy vs St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flax Hill Junior Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students
St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School
Tamworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
130 students
| Measure | Flax Hill Junior Academy Tamworth, West Midlands | St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #763 of 1,690 | #341 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7598 of 15,697 | #3595 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 294 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 5.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 108.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 6% |
| 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 | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.st-leonards-wigginton.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 51.8).
- •St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 66%).
- •Flax Hill Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Flax Hill Junior Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 130.
- •Flax Hill Junior Academy is a academy school while St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School is a local authority 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 Flax Hill Junior Academy better than St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 51.8 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 Flax Hill Junior Academy and St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flax Hill Junior Academy: 294. St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flax Hill Junior Academy and St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Flax Hill Junior Academy is 763rd of 1,690 and St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School is 341st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).