Harborne Primary School vs King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harborne Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
989 students
| Measure | Harborne Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #88 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #1147 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | – | 989 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 989 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | – | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.8 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.harborneprimary.co.uk | lsg.kevibham.org |
The verdict
- •Harborne Primary School is co-educational and King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls is girls.
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 Harborne Primary School better than King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls?
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 Harborne Primary School and King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
How do Harborne Primary School and King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls rank in West Midlands?
Harborne Primary School is unranked and King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls is 88th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).