Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School vs Reaside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 666 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
186 students
Reaside Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
195 students
| Measure | Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School Birmingham, West Midlands | Reaside Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1686 of 1,690 | #1114 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15682 of 15,697 | #10839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 186 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 63.3% | 69.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.hollyhill.bham.sch.uk | rea.greenheartlearning.org/ |
The verdict
- •Reaside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 2.2).
- •Reaside Academy is the larger school with 195 students compared with 186.
- •Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School is a local authority school while Reaside Academy 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 Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School better than Reaside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Reaside Academy ranks higher (36.9 vs 2.2 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 Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School and Reaside Academy?
About 666 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School: 186. Reaside Academy: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School and Reaside Academy rank in West Midlands?
Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School is 1686th of 1,690 and Reaside Academy is 1114th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).