Old Hill Primary School vs Timbertree Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 982 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Hill Primary School
Cradley Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
Timbertree Academy
Cradley Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Old Hill Primary School Cradley Heath, West Midlands | Timbertree Academy Cradley Heath, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #702 of 1,690 | #462 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7051 of 15,697 | #4876 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 237 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 237 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 37.1% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 112.9% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Cradley Heath | Cradley Heath |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.oldhillprimaryschool.com/ | www.timbertreeacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Timbertree Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 54.3).
- •Timbertree Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 72%).
- •Old Hill Primary School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 221.
- •Old Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Timbertree Academy is a academy 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 Old Hill Primary School better than Timbertree Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Timbertree Academy ranks higher (64.9 vs 54.3 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 Old Hill Primary School and Timbertree Academy?
About 982 m in a straight line, between Cradley Heath and Cradley Heath in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Hill Primary School: 237. Timbertree Academy: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Hill Primary School and Timbertree Academy rank in West Midlands?
Old Hill Primary School is 702nd of 1,690 and Timbertree Academy is 462nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).