Shireland Technology Primary vs Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 841 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shireland Technology Primary
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
734 students
| Measure | Shireland Technology Primary Smethwick, West Midlands | Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #390 of 1,690 | #1456 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4196 of 15,697 | #13740 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 440 | 734 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 734 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 48.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 1% |
| 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 | Smethwick | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.shirelandtechnologyprimary.net | uplandsmanor.sch.life |
The verdict
- •Shireland Technology Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 21.6).
- •Shireland Technology Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 55%).
- •Shireland Technology Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 1%).
- •Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 734 students compared with 440.
- •Shireland Technology Primary is a academy school while Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery 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 Shireland Technology Primary better than Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Shireland Technology Primary ranks higher (68.4 vs 21.6 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 Shireland Technology Primary and Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shireland Technology Primary: 440. Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery: 734. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shireland Technology Primary and Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Shireland Technology Primary is 390th of 1,690 and Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery is 1456th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).