Highters Heath Community School vs Hollywood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highters Heath Community School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
Hollywood Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
399 students
| Measure | Highters Heath Community School Birmingham, West Midlands | Hollywood Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1301 of 1,690 | #1193 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12370 of 15,697 | #11534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 167 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 62% | 37.6% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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.hollywoodschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hollywood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.5 vs 29.2).
- •Highters Heath Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 51%).
- •Hollywood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Hollywood Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 167.
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 Highters Heath Community School better than Hollywood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hollywood Primary School ranks higher (33.5 vs 29.2 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 Highters Heath Community School and Hollywood Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highters Heath Community School: 167. Hollywood Primary School: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highters Heath Community School and Hollywood Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Highters Heath Community School is 1301st of 1,690 and Hollywood Primary School is 1193rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).