Hill West Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 21 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
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
390 students
| Measure | Hill West Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 1,690 | #1558 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1919 of 15,697 | #14767 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 389 | 390 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 390 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 56.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 2% |
| 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hillwest.bham.sch.uk/ | www.stmichaelsb32.bdmat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hill West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 14.4).
- •Hill West Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 46%).
- •Hill West Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 2%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 389.
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 St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hill West Primary School ranks higher (81.5 vs 14.4 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 Hill West Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hill West Primary School: 389. St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 390. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hill West Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hill West Primary School is 158th of 1,690 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 1558th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).