New Ways School vs West Heath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 875 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Ways School
Kings Norton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
44 students
West Heath Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
409 students
| Measure | New Ways School Kings Norton, West Midlands | West Heath Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1026 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #10051 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 44 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 44 | 409 |
| Free school meals | – | 52.6% |
| Capacity filled | 67.7% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| 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 | Kings Norton | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.keyschildren.co.uk/schools/new-ways-school-college | westheathprimary.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Heath Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 44.
- •New Ways School is a independent school while West Heath Primary 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 New Ways School better than West Heath Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New Ways School and West Heath Primary School?
About 875 m in a straight line, between Kings Norton and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Ways School: 44. West Heath Primary School: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Ways School and West Heath Primary School rank in West Midlands?
New Ways School is unranked and West Heath Primary School is 1026th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).