Hawthorn Primary School vs Story Wood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 565 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
Story Wood School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Story Wood School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1066 of 1,690 | #1617 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10395 of 15,697 | #15210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 221 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 61.5% | 48.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk | www.storywood.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 10.5).
- •Story Wood School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 221.
- •Hawthorn Primary School is a local authority school while Story Wood 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 Hawthorn Primary School better than Story Wood School?
On the Success Index (England), Hawthorn Primary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 10.5 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 Hawthorn Primary School and Story Wood School?
About 565 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawthorn Primary School: 221. Story Wood School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawthorn Primary School and Story Wood School rank in West Midlands?
Hawthorn Primary School is 1066th of 1,690 and Story Wood School is 1617th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).