Sidney Stringer Primary Academy vs Southfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 682 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
Southfields Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Sidney Stringer Primary Academy Coventry, West Midlands | Southfields Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #908 of 1,690 | #647 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9028 of 15,697 | #6537 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 416 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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 | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.sidneystringerprimary.org.uk | www.southfieldsprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Southfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 45.2).
- •Southfields Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 69%).
- •Southfields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Southfields Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 416.
- •Sidney Stringer Primary Academy is a academy school while Southfields Primary School 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 Sidney Stringer Primary Academy better than Southfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Southfields Primary School ranks higher (56.7 vs 45.2 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 Sidney Stringer Primary Academy and Southfields Primary School?
About 682 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy: 416. Southfields Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sidney Stringer Primary Academy and Southfields Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy is 908th of 1,690 and Southfields Primary School is 647th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).