Nansen Primary School vs Rockwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 0 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nansen Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
528 students
Rockwood Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,073 students
| Measure | Nansen Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Rockwood Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1276 of 1,690 | #438 of 493 |
| National rank | #12150 of 15,697 | #3723 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 528 | 1,073 |
| Pupils on roll | 528 | 1,073 |
| Free school meals | 52.6% | 63.9% |
| Capacity filled | 57.4% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 46.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.nansen.bham.sch.uk | www.corerockwood.academy |
The verdict
- •Nansen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.3 vs 17.1).
- •Rockwood Academy is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 528.
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 Nansen Primary School better than Rockwood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Nansen Primary School ranks higher (30.3 vs 17.1 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 Nansen Primary School and Rockwood Academy?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nansen Primary School: 528. Rockwood Academy: 1,073. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nansen Primary School and Rockwood Academy rank in West Midlands?
Nansen Primary School is 1276th of 1,690 and Rockwood Academy is 438th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).