Grendon Primary School vs Hollywood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km 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
Hollywood Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
399 students
| Measure | Grendon Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Hollywood Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1202 of 1,690 | #1193 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11653 of 15,697 | #11534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 309 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 53.7% | 37.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.8% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 10% |
| 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 | www.hollywoodschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (32.9 vs 33.5).
- •Grendon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 51%).
- •Hollywood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Hollywood Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 309.
- •Grendon Primary School is a local authority school while Hollywood 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 Grendon Primary School better than Hollywood Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grendon Primary School and Hollywood Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grendon Primary School: 309. Hollywood Primary School: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grendon Primary School and Hollywood Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Grendon Primary School is 1202nd of 1,690 and Hollywood Primary School is 1193rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).