Kings Heath Primary School vs Olton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 6.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Heath Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
643 students
Olton Primary School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
643 students
| Measure | Kings Heath Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Olton Primary School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #780 of 1,690 | #544 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7746 of 15,697 | #5575 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 643 | 643 |
| Pupils on roll | 643 | 643 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.1% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 11% |
| 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 | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kingsheathprimary.com/ | www.olton.solihull.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Olton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 51.0).
- •Olton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 66%).
- •Olton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
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 Kings Heath Primary School better than Olton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Olton Primary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 51.0 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 Kings Heath Primary School and Olton Primary School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Heath Primary School: 643. Olton Primary School: 643. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Heath Primary School and Olton Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Kings Heath Primary School is 780th of 1,690 and Olton Primary School is 544th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).