Grove School vs Old Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
606 students
Old Park Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
607 students
| Measure | Grove School Birmingham, West Midlands | Old Park Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1493 of 1,690 | #568 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14091 of 15,697 | #5847 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 606 | 607 |
| Pupils on roll | 606 | 607 |
| Free school meals | 58.1% | 42.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 11% |
| 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 | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.grove.bham.sch.uk | www.oldparkprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Old Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 19.3).
- •Old Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 53%).
- •Old Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Old Park Primary School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 606.
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 Grove School better than Old Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Park Primary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 19.3 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 Grove School and Old Park Primary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove School: 606. Old Park Primary School: 607. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove School and Old Park Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Grove School is 1493rd of 1,690 and Old Park Primary School is 568th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).