Hill West Primary School vs Little Aston Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill West Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
389 students
Little Aston Primary Academy
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Hill West Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Little Aston Primary Academy Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #158 of 1,690 | #73 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1919 of 15,697 | #900 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 389 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 18% |
| 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 | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hillwest.bham.sch.uk/ | www.littleaston.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Little Aston Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 81.5).
- •Little Aston Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 78%).
- •Hill West Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 18%).
- •Hill West Primary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 203.
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 Hill West Primary School better than Little Aston Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Little Aston Primary Academy ranks higher (89.2 vs 81.5 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 Hill West Primary School and Little Aston Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hill West Primary School: 389. Little Aston Primary Academy: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hill West Primary School and Little Aston Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hill West Primary School is 158th of 1,690 and Little Aston Primary Academy is 73rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).