Marlborough Primary School vs Small Heath Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 631 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlborough Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
598 students
Small Heath Leadership Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,131 students
| Measure | Marlborough Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Small Heath Leadership Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1658 of 1,690 | #235 of 493 |
| National rank | #15524 of 15,697 | #2310 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 598 | 1,131 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 1,131 |
| Free school meals | 54.6% | 59.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.mps.bham.sch.uk | smallheathleadershipacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Small Heath Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.3 vs 6.5).
- •Small Heath Leadership Academy is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 598.
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 Marlborough Primary School better than Small Heath Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Small Heath Leadership Academy ranks higher (43.3 vs 6.5 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 Marlborough Primary School and Small Heath Leadership Academy?
About 631 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marlborough Primary School: 598. Small Heath Leadership Academy: 1,131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marlborough Primary School and Small Heath Leadership Academy rank in West Midlands?
Marlborough Primary School is 1658th of 1,690 and Small Heath Leadership Academy is 235th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).