Gilbertstone Primary School vs Lyndon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbertstone Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
411 students
Lyndon School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,169 students
| Measure | Gilbertstone Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Lyndon School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #591 of 1,690 | #118 of 493 |
| National rank | #6097 of 15,697 | #1432 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 411 | 1,169 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 1,169 |
| Free school meals | 39.4% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.gilbertstoneprimary.com | www.lyndon.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lyndon School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.9 vs 58.8).
- •Lyndon School is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 411.
- •Gilbertstone Primary School is a local authority school while Lyndon 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 Gilbertstone Primary School better than Lyndon School?
On the Success Index (England), Lyndon School ranks higher (60.9 vs 58.8 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 Gilbertstone Primary School and Lyndon School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gilbertstone Primary School: 411. Lyndon School: 1,169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gilbertstone Primary School and Lyndon School rank in West Midlands?
Gilbertstone Primary School is 591st of 1,690 and Lyndon School is 118th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).