Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy vs The Meadows Primary School
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.
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
The Meadows Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
423 students
| Measure | Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | The Meadows Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #927 of 1,690 | #1554 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9165 of 15,697 | #14738 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 225 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 67.7% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | merrittsbrookacademy.e-act.org.uk/ | www.meadowsprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 14.7).
- •The Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 225.
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 Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy better than The Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy ranks higher (44.6 vs 14.7 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 Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy and The Meadows Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy: 225. The Meadows Primary School: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy and The Meadows Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy is 927th of 1,690 and The Meadows Primary School is 1554th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).