Marlborough Primary School vs Somerville Primary (NC) School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 539 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
Somerville Primary (NC) School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
722 students
| Measure | Marlborough Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Somerville Primary (NC) School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1658 of 1,690 | #970 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15524 of 15,697 | #9483 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 598 | 722 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 722 |
| Free school meals | 54.6% | 62.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.mps.bham.sch.uk | www.web.somerville.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Somerville Primary (NC) School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.1 vs 6.5).
- •Somerville Primary (NC) School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 35%).
- •Somerville Primary (NC) School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Somerville Primary (NC) School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 598.
- •Marlborough Primary School is a academy school while Somerville Primary (NC) School is a local authority 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 Marlborough Primary School better than Somerville Primary (NC) School?
On the Success Index (England), Somerville Primary (NC) School ranks higher (43.1 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 Somerville Primary (NC) School?
About 539 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marlborough Primary School: 598. Somerville Primary (NC) School: 722. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marlborough Primary School and Somerville Primary (NC) School rank in West Midlands?
Marlborough Primary School is 1658th of 1,690 and Somerville Primary (NC) School is 970th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).