Mapledene Primary School vs Marston Green Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 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 Junior School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
334 students
| Measure | Mapledene Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Marston Green Junior School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #930 of 1,690 | #1017 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9193 of 15,697 | #10001 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 293 | 334 |
| Pupils on roll | 293 | 334 |
| Free school meals | 46.1% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.mapledene.bham.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Mapledene Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.4 vs 40.7).
- •Mapledene Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 58%).
- •Mapledene Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Marston Green Junior School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 293.
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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Mapledene Primary School ranks higher (44.4 vs 40.7 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 Junior School?
About 1.3 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 Junior School: 334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mapledene Primary School and Marston Green Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Mapledene Primary School is 930th of 1,690 and Marston Green Junior School is 1017th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).