Florendine Primary School vs Glascote Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florendine Primary School
Tamworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
267 students
Glascote Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
275 students
| Measure | Florendine Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | Glascote Academy Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1522 of 1,690 | #618 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14434 of 15,697 | #6269 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 267 | 275 |
| Pupils on roll | 267 | 275 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 110.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.florendine.staffs.sch.uk | glascote.org |
The verdict
- •Glascote Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 16.9).
- •Glascote Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 40%).
- •Glascote Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Glascote Academy is the larger school with 275 students compared with 267.
- •Florendine Primary School is a local authority school while Glascote Academy 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 Florendine Primary School better than Glascote Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Glascote Academy ranks higher (58.0 vs 16.9 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 Florendine Primary School and Glascote Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Florendine Primary School: 267. Glascote Academy: 275. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Florendine Primary School and Glascote Academy rank in West Midlands?
Florendine Primary School is 1522nd of 1,690 and Glascote Academy is 618th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).