Grace Academy Solihull vs Marston Green Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Academy Solihull
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
884 students
Marston Green Junior School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
334 students
| Measure | Grace Academy Solihull Birmingham, West Midlands | Marston Green Junior School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #313 of 493 | #1017 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2825 of 4,090 | #10001 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 884 | 334 |
| Pupils on roll | 884 | 334 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.4 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | solihull.graceacademy.org.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Marston Green Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 32.6).
- •Grace Academy Solihull is the larger school with 884 students compared with 334.
- •Grace Academy Solihull is a academy school while Marston Green Junior School is a local authority 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 Grace Academy Solihull better than Marston Green Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Marston Green Junior School ranks higher (40.7 vs 32.6 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 Grace Academy Solihull and Marston Green Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grace Academy Solihull: 884. Marston Green Junior School: 334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grace Academy Solihull and Marston Green Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Grace Academy Solihull is 313th of 493 and Marston Green Junior School is 1017th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).