Nansen Primary School vs Sladefield Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 870 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
Sladefield Infant School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
266 students
| Measure | Nansen Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Sladefield Infant School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1276 of 1,690 | #1571 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12150 of 15,697 | #14831 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 528 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 528 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 52.6% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 57.4% | 73.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.nansen.bham.sch.uk | www.slfield.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nansen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.3 vs 13.8).
- •Nansen Primary School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 266.
- •Nansen Primary School is a academy school while Sladefield Infant 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 Nansen Primary School better than Sladefield Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Nansen Primary School ranks higher (30.3 vs 13.8 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 Sladefield Infant School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nansen Primary School: 528. Sladefield Infant School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nansen Primary School and Sladefield Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Nansen Primary School is 1276th of 1,690 and Sladefield Infant School is 1571st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).