Grove School vs Rookery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 704 m 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
Rookery School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
| Measure | Grove School Birmingham, West Midlands | Rookery School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1493 of 1,690 | #1409 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14091 of 15,697 | #13320 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 606 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 606 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 58.1% | 55.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 5% |
| 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.grove.bham.sch.uk | www.rookeryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rookery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.3 vs 19.3).
- •Rookery School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Grove School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 453.
- •Grove School is a local authority school while Rookery 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 Grove School better than Rookery School?
On the Success Index (England), Rookery School ranks higher (24.3 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 Rookery School?
About 704 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove School: 606. Rookery School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove School and Rookery School rank in West Midlands?
Grove School is 1493rd of 1,690 and Rookery School is 1409th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).