Lyndon School vs Valley Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyndon School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,169 students
Valley Primary
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
581 students
| Measure | Lyndon School Solihull, West Midlands | Valley Primary Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 493 | #529 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1432 of 4,090 | #5442 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,169 | 581 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,169 | 581 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 81.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lyndon.org.uk | www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Valley Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 60.9).
- •Lyndon School is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 581.
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 Lyndon School better than Valley Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Valley Primary ranks higher (62.0 vs 60.9 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 Lyndon School and Valley Primary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lyndon School: 1,169. Valley Primary: 581. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lyndon School and Valley Primary rank in West Midlands?
Lyndon School is 118th of 493 and Valley Primary is 529th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).