Leigh Primary School vs Ward End Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
385 students
Ward End Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
878 students
| Measure | Leigh Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Ward End Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1145 of 1,690 | #811 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11086 of 15,697 | #8045 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 385 | 878 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 878 |
| Free school meals | 53.3% | 55.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.leighji.bham.sch.uk/ | www.wardend.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ward End Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 35.8).
- •Ward End Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 63%).
- •Ward End Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Ward End Primary School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 385.
- •Leigh Primary School is a academy school while Ward End 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 Leigh Primary School better than Ward End Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ward End Primary School ranks higher (49.8 vs 35.8 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 Leigh Primary School and Ward End Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Primary School: 385. Ward End Primary School: 878. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Primary School and Ward End Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Leigh Primary School is 1145th of 1,690 and Ward End Primary School is 811th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).