Kings Rise Academy vs Kingsthorne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 744 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Rise Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
428 students
Kingsthorne Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
328 students
| Measure | Kings Rise Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Kingsthorne Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1238 of 1,690 | #1488 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11910 of 15,697 | #14051 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 428 | 328 |
| Pupils on roll | 428 | 328 |
| Free school meals | 65% | 62.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 73.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kingsrise.org | www.kingsthorneprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kings Rise Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.6 vs 19.6).
- •Kings Rise Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 52%).
- •Kings Rise Academy is the larger school with 428 students compared with 328.
- •Kings Rise Academy is a academy school while Kingsthorne 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 Kings Rise Academy better than Kingsthorne Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kings Rise Academy ranks higher (31.6 vs 19.6 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 Rise Academy and Kingsthorne Primary School?
About 744 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Rise Academy: 428. Kingsthorne Primary School: 328. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Rise Academy and Kingsthorne Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Kings Rise Academy is 1238th of 1,690 and Kingsthorne Primary School is 1488th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).