Four Oaks Primary School vs Hill West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 609 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Four Oaks Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
Hill West Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
389 students
| Measure | Four Oaks Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Hill West Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #25 of 1,690 | #158 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #287 of 15,697 | #1919 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 420 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 22% |
| 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 | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.fouroaksprimary.bham.sch.uk/ | www.hillwest.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Four Oaks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.4 vs 81.5).
- •Four Oaks Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 78%).
- •Four Oaks Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 22%).
- •Four Oaks Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 389.
- •Four Oaks Primary School is a local authority school while Hill West Primary School 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 Four Oaks Primary School better than Hill West Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Four Oaks Primary School ranks higher (95.4 vs 81.5 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 Four Oaks Primary School and Hill West Primary School?
About 609 m in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Four Oaks Primary School: 420. Hill West Primary School: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Four Oaks Primary School and Hill West Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Four Oaks Primary School is 25th of 1,690 and Hill West Primary School is 158th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).