Priory School vs West House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 785 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priory School
Edgbaston · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
330 students
West House School
Birmingham · Independent primary · Ages 1–11
297 students
| Measure | Priory School Edgbaston, West Midlands | West House School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #22 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #340 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–18 | Ages 1–11 |
| Students | 330 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 330 | 297 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 55% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.7 | – |
| town | Edgbaston | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.prioryschool.net/ | www.westhouseprep.com |
The verdict
- •Priory School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 297.
- •Priory School is co-educational and West House School is boys.
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 Priory School better than West House School?
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 Priory School and West House School?
About 785 m in a straight line, between Edgbaston and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory School: 330. West House School: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory School and West House School rank in West Midlands?
Priory School is 22nd of 493 and West House School is unranked among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).