Highclare School vs Wylde Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highclare School
West Midlands · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
469 students
Wylde Green Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
423 students
| Measure | Highclare School West Midlands, West Midlands | Wylde Green Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #158 of 493 | #228 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1746 of 4,090 | #2513 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 469 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 469 | 423 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 55.8% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.4 | – |
| town | West Midlands | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.highclareschool.co.uk | www.wyldegrn.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wylde Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 54.4).
- •Highclare School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 423.
- •Highclare School is a independent school while Wylde Green Primary School is a local authority 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 Highclare School better than Wylde Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wylde Green Primary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 54.4 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 Highclare School and Wylde Green Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between West Midlands and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highclare School: 469. Wylde Green Primary School: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highclare School and Wylde Green Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Highclare School is 158th of 493 and Wylde Green Primary School is 228th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).