Paganel Primary School vs Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paganel Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
| Measure | Paganel Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1297 of 1,690 | #1673 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12336 of 15,697 | #15622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 404 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 64.1% | 79.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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.paganel.drbignitemat.org | www.welshhousefarm.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Paganel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.4 vs 4.6).
- •Paganel Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 32%).
- •Paganel Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Paganel Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 212.
- •Paganel Primary School is a academy school while Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base 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 Paganel Primary School better than Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base?
On the Success Index (England), Paganel Primary School ranks higher (29.4 vs 4.6 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 Paganel Primary School and Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Paganel Primary School: 404. Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Paganel Primary School and Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base rank in West Midlands?
Paganel Primary School is 1297th of 1,690 and Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base is 1673rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).