Howley Grange Primary School vs Lift Four Dwellings Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 846 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
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
534 students
| Measure | Howley Grange Primary School Halesowen, West Midlands | Lift Four Dwellings Secondary Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #493 of 1,690 | #356 of 493 |
| National rank | #5154 of 15,697 | #3105 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 414 | 534 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 534 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 66.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halesowen | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.howleygrange.co.uk | www.fourdwellingsacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Howley Grange Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 27.1).
- •Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 414.
- •Howley Grange Primary School is a local authority school while Lift Four Dwellings Secondary 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 Lift Four Dwellings Secondary?
On the Success Index (England), Howley Grange Primary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 27.1 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 Lift Four Dwellings Secondary?
About 846 m in a straight line, between Halesowen and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howley Grange Primary School: 414. Lift Four Dwellings Secondary: 534. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howley Grange Primary School and Lift Four Dwellings Secondary rank in West Midlands?
Howley Grange Primary School is 493rd of 1,690 and Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is 356th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).