Penns Primary School vs The Shrubbery School Ltd
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penns Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
203 students
The Shrubbery School Ltd
Sutton Coldfield · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
116 students
| Measure | Penns Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | The Shrubbery School Ltd Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #329 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #3492 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 203 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 41.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.pennsji.bham.sch.uk/ | www.shrubberyschool.com |
The verdict
- •Penns Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 116.
- •Penns Primary School is a local authority school while The Shrubbery School Ltd is a independent 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 Penns Primary School better than The Shrubbery School Ltd?
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 Penns Primary School and The Shrubbery School Ltd?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penns Primary School: 203. The Shrubbery School Ltd: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penns Primary School and The Shrubbery School Ltd rank in West Midlands?
Penns Primary School is 329th of 1,690 and The Shrubbery School Ltd is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).