Maney Hill Primary School vs Plantsbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 910 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maney Hill Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
Plantsbrook School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,574 students
| Measure | Maney Hill Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Plantsbrook School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #108 of 1,690 | #74 of 493 |
| National rank | #1287 of 15,697 | #984 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 421 | 1,574 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 1,574 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | maneyhill.bham.sch.uk/ | plantsbrookschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Maney Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.0 vs 70.9).
- •Plantsbrook School is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 421.
- •Maney Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Plantsbrook School is a academy 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 Maney Hill Primary School better than Plantsbrook School?
On the Success Index (England), Maney Hill Primary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 70.9 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 Maney Hill Primary School and Plantsbrook School?
About 910 m in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maney Hill Primary School: 421. Plantsbrook School: 1,574. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maney Hill Primary School and Plantsbrook School rank in West Midlands?
Maney Hill Primary School is 108th of 1,690 and Plantsbrook School is 74th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).