Garden Village Primary Academy vs The Nethersole CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Village Primary Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
57 students
The Nethersole CofE Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
221 students
| Measure | Garden Village Primary Academy Tamworth, West Midlands | The Nethersole CofE Academy Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #921 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #9119 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 57 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 57 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 27.1% | 70.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.gardenvillage.fierte.org/ | nethersole.bdmat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Garden Village Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 44.8).
- •The Nethersole CofE Academy is the larger school with 221 students compared with 57.
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 Garden Village Primary Academy better than The Nethersole CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Garden Village Primary Academy ranks higher (63.4 vs 44.8 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 Garden Village Primary Academy and The Nethersole CofE Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garden Village Primary Academy: 57. The Nethersole CofE Academy: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garden Village Primary Academy and The Nethersole CofE Academy rank in West Midlands?
Garden Village Primary Academy is unranked and The Nethersole CofE Academy is 921st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).