Kings Norton Primary School vs Mesty Croft Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Norton Primary School
BIRMINGHAM · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
410 students
Mesty Croft Primary
Wednesbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
| Measure | Kings Norton Primary School BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands | Mesty Croft Primary Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1148 of 1,690 | #1473 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11108 of 15,697 | #13905 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 47% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 5% |
| 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 | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.knps.org.uk | www.mestycroftacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kings Norton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.7 vs 20.5).
- •Kings Norton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 46%).
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 Norton Primary School better than Mesty Croft Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Kings Norton Primary School ranks higher (35.7 vs 20.5 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 Norton Primary School and Mesty Croft Primary?
About 17 km in a straight line, between BIRMINGHAM and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Norton Primary School: 410. Mesty Croft Primary: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Norton Primary School and Mesty Croft Primary rank in West Midlands?
Kings Norton Primary School is 1148th of 1,690 and Mesty Croft Primary is 1473rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).