Marsh Hill Primary School vs Oasis Academy Short Heath
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.
Marsh Hill Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
Oasis Academy Short Heath
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
| Measure | Marsh Hill Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Oasis Academy Short Heath Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1620 of 1,690 | #532 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15236 of 15,697 | #5455 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 415 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 51.8% | 56.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.marshill.bham.sch.uk/ | www.oasisacademyshortheath.org/ |
The verdict
- •Oasis Academy Short Heath scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 10.2).
- •Oasis Academy Short Heath does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 44%).
- •Oasis Academy Short Heath does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Oasis Academy Short Heath is the larger school with 427 students compared with 415.
- •Marsh Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Oasis Academy Short Heath 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 Marsh Hill Primary School better than Oasis Academy Short Heath?
On the Success Index (England), Oasis Academy Short Heath ranks higher (61.9 vs 10.2 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 Marsh Hill Primary School and Oasis Academy Short Heath?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marsh Hill Primary School: 415. Oasis Academy Short Heath: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marsh Hill Primary School and Oasis Academy Short Heath rank in West Midlands?
Marsh Hill Primary School is 1620th of 1,690 and Oasis Academy Short Heath is 532nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).