Howley Grange Primary School vs Lapal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 656 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howley Grange Primary School
Halesowen · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
414 students
Lapal Primary School
Halesowen · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
360 students
| Measure | Howley Grange Primary School Halesowen, West Midlands | Lapal Primary School Halesowen, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #493 of 1,690 | #320 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5154 of 15,697 | #3421 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 414 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 9% |
| 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 | Halesowen | Halesowen |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.howleygrange.co.uk | www.lapal.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lapal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 63.4).
- •Lapal Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 64%).
- •Howley Grange Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 9%).
- •Howley Grange Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 360.
- •Howley Grange Primary School is a local authority school while Lapal Primary School 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 Howley Grange Primary School better than Lapal Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lapal Primary School ranks higher (72.5 vs 63.4 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 Howley Grange Primary School and Lapal Primary School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Halesowen and Halesowen in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howley Grange Primary School: 414. Lapal Primary School: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howley Grange Primary School and Lapal Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Howley Grange Primary School is 493rd of 1,690 and Lapal Primary School is 320th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).