Oasis Academy Benson vs St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 505 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oasis Academy Benson
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
271 students
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Oasis Academy Benson Birmingham, West Midlands | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1666 of 1,690 | #404 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15592 of 15,697 | #4326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 271 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 271 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 56.2% | 58.3% |
| Capacity filled | 64.5% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| 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.stmich21.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.7 vs 5.2).
- •Oasis Academy Benson is the larger school with 271 students compared with 204.
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 Oasis Academy Benson better than St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth ranks higher (67.7 vs 5.2 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 Oasis Academy Benson and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth?
About 505 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oasis Academy Benson: 271. St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oasis Academy Benson and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth rank in West Midlands?
Oasis Academy Benson is 1666th of 1,690 and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth is 404th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).