Lindens Academy vs Manor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lindens Academy
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
Manor Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
411 students
| Measure | Lindens Academy Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Manor Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #309 of 1,690 | #394 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3362 of 15,697 | #4228 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 457 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 4% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lindens.lhmat.com | www.manor.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lindens Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 68.2).
- •Lindens Academy is the larger school with 457 students compared with 411.
- •Lindens Academy is a academy school while Manor 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 Lindens Academy better than Manor Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lindens Academy ranks higher (72.9 vs 68.2 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 Lindens Academy and Manor Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lindens Academy: 457. Manor Primary School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lindens Academy and Manor Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lindens Academy is 309th of 1,690 and Manor Primary School is 394th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).