Lakey Lane Primary School vs Langley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakey Lane Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
Langley School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,050 students
| Measure | Lakey Lane Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Langley School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #495 of 1,690 | #138 of 493 |
| National rank | #5159 of 15,697 | #1593 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 435 | 1,050 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 1,050 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lakeylaneprimary.co.uk | www.langley.solihull.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lakey Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 57.8).
- •Langley School is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 435.
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 Lakey Lane Primary School better than Langley School?
On the Success Index (England), Lakey Lane Primary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 57.8 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 Lakey Lane Primary School and Langley School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lakey Lane Primary School: 435. Langley School: 1,050. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lakey Lane Primary School and Langley School rank in West Midlands?
Lakey Lane Primary School is 495th of 1,690 and Langley School is 138th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).