Mapledene Primary School vs Marston Green Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mapledene Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
293 students
Marston Green Infant Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
326 students
| Measure | Mapledene Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Marston Green Infant Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #930 of 1,690 | #775 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9193 of 15,697 | #7719 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 293 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 293 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 46.1% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 120.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.mapledene.bham.sch.uk/ | www.marstongreeninfantschool.com |
The verdict
- •Marston Green Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.2 vs 44.4).
- •Marston Green Infant Academy is the larger school with 326 students compared with 293.
- •Mapledene Primary School is a local authority school while Marston Green Infant Academy 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 Mapledene Primary School better than Marston Green Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Marston Green Infant Academy ranks higher (51.2 vs 44.4 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 Mapledene Primary School and Marston Green Infant Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mapledene Primary School: 293. Marston Green Infant Academy: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mapledene Primary School and Marston Green Infant Academy rank in West Midlands?
Mapledene Primary School is 930th of 1,690 and Marston Green Infant Academy is 775th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).