Reaside Academy vs St Chad's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Reaside Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
195 students
St Chad's CofE Primary School
Lichfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
195 students
| Measure | Reaside Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St Chad's CofE Primary School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1114 of 1,690 | #801 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10839 of 15,697 | #7999 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 195 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 69.2% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | rea.greenheartlearning.org/ | www.st-chads-lichfield.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Chad's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.0 vs 36.9).
- •St Chad's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 61%).
- •St Chad's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
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 Reaside Academy better than St Chad's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Chad's CofE Primary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 36.9 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 Reaside Academy and St Chad's CofE Primary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Reaside Academy: 195. St Chad's CofE Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Reaside Academy and St Chad's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Reaside Academy is 1114th of 1,690 and St Chad's CofE Primary School is 801st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).