James Watt Primary School vs King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 665 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Watt Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
423 students
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,054 students
| Measure | James Watt Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1519 of 1,690 | #14 of 493 |
| National rank | #14425 of 15,697 | #240 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 423 | 1,054 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 1,054 |
| Free school meals | 53% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 72.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 96.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.5 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.jameswattp.bham.sch.uk/ | www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 17.0).
- •King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 423.
- •James Watt Primary School is a local authority school while King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •James Watt Primary School is co-educational and King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is boys.
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 James Watt Primary School better than King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys ranks higher (90.7 vs 17.0 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 James Watt Primary School and King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
James Watt Primary School: 423. King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys: 1,054. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do James Watt Primary School and King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys rank in West Midlands?
James Watt Primary School is 1519th of 1,690 and King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is 14th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).