James Watt Primary School vs Oasis Academy Benson
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 609 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
Oasis Academy Benson
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
271 students
| Measure | James Watt Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Oasis Academy Benson Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1519 of 1,690 | #1666 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14425 of 15,697 | #15592 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 423 | 271 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 271 |
| Free school meals | 53% | 56.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 64.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.jameswattp.bham.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •James Watt Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.0 vs 5.2).
- •James Watt Primary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 271.
- •James Watt Primary School is a local authority school while Oasis Academy Benson 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 James Watt Primary School better than Oasis Academy Benson?
On the Success Index (England), James Watt Primary School ranks higher (17.0 vs 5.2 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 James Watt Primary School and Oasis Academy Benson?
About 609 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
James Watt Primary School: 423. Oasis Academy Benson: 271. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do James Watt Primary School and Oasis Academy Benson rank in West Midlands?
James Watt Primary School is 1519th of 1,690 and Oasis Academy Benson is 1666th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).