Oak Cottage Primary School vs Sharmans Cross Junior 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.
Oak Cottage Primary School
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
Sharmans Cross Junior School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
409 students
| Measure | Oak Cottage Primary School Solihull, West Midlands | Sharmans Cross Junior School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 1,690 | #433 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #313 of 15,697 | #4609 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 239 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 409 |
| Free school meals | 5% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.oak-cottage.solihull.sch.uk/ | www.sharmans-cross.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Oak Cottage Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 66.3).
- •Sharmans Cross Junior School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 239.
- •Oak Cottage Primary School is a academy school while Sharmans Cross Junior 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 Oak Cottage Primary School better than Sharmans Cross Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Oak Cottage Primary School ranks higher (95.1 vs 66.3 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 Oak Cottage Primary School and Sharmans Cross Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oak Cottage Primary School: 239. Sharmans Cross Junior School: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oak Cottage Primary School and Sharmans Cross Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Oak Cottage Primary School is 28th of 1,690 and Sharmans Cross Junior School is 433rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).