Jewellery Quarter Academy vs Nelson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 369 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jewellery Quarter Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
556 students
Nelson Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | Jewellery Quarter Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Nelson Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #449 of 493 | #889 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3830 of 4,090 | #8883 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 556 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 556 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 59% | 46.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.corejewelleryquarter.academy | www.nelson.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nelson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 14.2).
- •Jewellery Quarter Academy is the larger school with 556 students compared with 443.
- •Jewellery Quarter Academy is a academy school while Nelson Primary School is a local authority 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 Jewellery Quarter Academy better than Nelson Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nelson Primary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 14.2 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 Jewellery Quarter Academy and Nelson Primary School?
About 369 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jewellery Quarter Academy: 556. Nelson Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jewellery Quarter Academy and Nelson Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Jewellery Quarter Academy is 449th of 493 and Nelson Primary School is 889th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).