Grendon Primary School vs Highters Heath Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 727 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grendon Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
309 students
Highters Heath Community School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
| Measure | Grendon Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Highters Heath Community School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1202 of 1,690 | #1301 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11653 of 15,697 | #12370 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 309 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 53.7% | 62% |
| Capacity filled | 85.8% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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.grendon.bham.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Grendon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.9 vs 29.2).
- •Highters Heath Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 58%).
- •Grendon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Grendon Primary School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 167.
- •Grendon Primary School is a local authority school while Highters Heath Community 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 Grendon Primary School better than Highters Heath Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Grendon Primary School ranks higher (32.9 vs 29.2 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 Grendon Primary School and Highters Heath Community School?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grendon Primary School: 309. Highters Heath Community School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grendon Primary School and Highters Heath Community School rank in West Midlands?
Grendon Primary School is 1202nd of 1,690 and Highters Heath Community School is 1301st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).