Forestdale Primary School vs Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 914 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestdale Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Forestdale Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1680 of 1,690 | #927 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15659 of 15,697 | #9165 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 63.3% | 67.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.6% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 15% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.forestdale.bham.sch.uk/ | merrittsbrookacademy.e-act.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 3.6).
- •Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 15%).
- •Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy is the larger school with 225 students compared with 202.
- •Forestdale Primary School is a local authority school while Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT 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 Forestdale Primary School better than Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy ranks higher (44.6 vs 3.6 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 Forestdale Primary School and Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forestdale Primary School: 202. Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forestdale Primary School and Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy rank in West Midlands?
Forestdale Primary School is 1680th of 1,690 and Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy is 927th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).