Kingsland Primary School (NC) vs Lindens Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
281 students
Lindens Academy
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
| Measure | Kingsland Primary School (NC) Birmingham, West Midlands | Lindens Academy Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #945 of 1,690 | #309 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9298 of 15,697 | #3362 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 281 | 457 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 457 |
| Free school meals | 60.4% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kingsland.bham.sch.uk | www.lindens.lhmat.com |
The verdict
- •Lindens Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 43.9).
- •Lindens Academy is the larger school with 457 students compared with 281.
- •Kingsland Primary School (NC) is a local authority school while Lindens Academy 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 Kingsland Primary School (NC) better than Lindens Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lindens Academy ranks higher (72.9 vs 43.9 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 Kingsland Primary School (NC) and Lindens Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsland Primary School (NC): 281. Lindens Academy: 457. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsland Primary School (NC) and Lindens Academy rank in West Midlands?
Kingsland Primary School (NC) is 945th of 1,690 and Lindens Academy is 309th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).