Kingswood School vs Shirley Heath Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 693 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood School
Solihull · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
40 students
Shirley Heath Junior School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
420 students
| Measure | Kingswood School Solihull, West Midlands | Shirley Heath Junior School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #615 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #6255 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 40 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 420 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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 | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kingswoodschool.co.uk | www.shirley-heath.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shirley Heath Junior School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 40.
- •Kingswood School is a independent school while Shirley Heath Junior 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 Kingswood School better than Shirley Heath Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kingswood School and Shirley Heath Junior School?
About 693 m in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingswood School: 40. Shirley Heath Junior School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingswood School and Shirley Heath Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Kingswood School is unranked and Shirley Heath Junior School is 615th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).