King George V Primary School vs Shireland Biomedical Utc
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 938 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King George V Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
Shireland Biomedical Utc
West Bromwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
520 students
| Measure | King George V Primary School West Bromwich, West Midlands | Shireland Biomedical Utc West Bromwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #912 of 1,690 | #469 of 493 |
| National rank | #9075 of 15,697 | #3939 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 230 | 520 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 520 |
| Free school meals | 39.3% | 52.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | – | 26.8 |
| town | West Bromwich | West Bromwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kinggeorgev.sandwell.sch.uk/ | sbmutc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •King George V Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.0 vs 10.7).
- •Shireland Biomedical Utc is the larger school with 520 students compared with 230.
- •King George V Primary School is a local authority school while Shireland Biomedical Utc 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 King George V Primary School better than Shireland Biomedical Utc?
On the Success Index (England), King George V Primary School ranks higher (45.0 vs 10.7 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 King George V Primary School and Shireland Biomedical Utc?
About 938 m in a straight line, between West Bromwich and West Bromwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King George V Primary School: 230. Shireland Biomedical Utc: 520. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King George V Primary School and Shireland Biomedical Utc rank in West Midlands?
King George V Primary School is 912th of 1,690 and Shireland Biomedical Utc is 469th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).