Lift Montgomery vs The Olive School, Small Heath
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 585 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Montgomery
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
466 students
The Olive School, Small Heath
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Lift Montgomery Birmingham, West Midlands | The Olive School, Small Heath Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #278 of 1,690 | #155 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3089 of 15,697 | #1890 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 466 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 60.8% | 40.7% |
| Capacity filled | 74% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 97% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | 33% |
| 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.montgomeryprimaryacademy.org | – |
The verdict
- •The Olive School, Small Heath scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.8 vs 74.4).
- •The Olive School, Small Heath does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (97% vs 83%).
- •The Olive School, Small Heath does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 28%).
- •Lift Montgomery is the larger school with 466 students compared with 420.
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 Lift Montgomery better than The Olive School, Small Heath?
On the Success Index (England), The Olive School, Small Heath ranks higher (81.8 vs 74.4 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 Lift Montgomery and The Olive School, Small Heath?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Montgomery: 466. The Olive School, Small Heath: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Montgomery and The Olive School, Small Heath rank in West Midlands?
Lift Montgomery is 278th of 1,690 and The Olive School, Small Heath is 155th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).