Forestdale Primary School vs Reaside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km 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
Reaside Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
195 students
| Measure | Forestdale Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Reaside Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1680 of 1,690 | #1114 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15659 of 15,697 | #10839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 202 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 63.3% | 69.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85.6% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 15% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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/ | rea.greenheartlearning.org/ |
The verdict
- •Reaside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 3.6).
- •Reaside Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 15%).
- •Reaside Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Forestdale Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 195.
- •Forestdale Primary School is a local authority school while Reaside 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 Reaside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Reaside Academy ranks higher (36.9 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 Reaside Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forestdale Primary School: 202. Reaside Academy: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forestdale Primary School and Reaside Academy rank in West Midlands?
Forestdale Primary School is 1680th of 1,690 and Reaside Academy is 1114th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).