Sladefield Infant School vs Washwood Heath Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 908 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sladefield Infant School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
266 students
Washwood Heath Academy
Birmingham · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,668 students
| Measure | Sladefield Infant School Birmingham, West Midlands | Washwood Heath Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1571 of 1,690 | #293 of 493 |
| National rank | #14831 of 15,697 | #2667 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 266 | 1,668 |
| Pupils on roll | 266 | 1,668 |
| Free school meals | 44.4% | 57.5% |
| Capacity filled | 73.9% | 113% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.slfield.bham.sch.uk/ | www.washwood.academy |
The verdict
- •Washwood Heath Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 13.8).
- •Washwood Heath Academy is the larger school with 1,668 students compared with 266.
- •Sladefield Infant School is a local authority school while Washwood Heath Academy is a academy 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Sladefield Infant School better than Washwood Heath Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Washwood Heath Academy ranks higher (35.8 vs 13.8 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 Sladefield Infant School and Washwood Heath Academy?
About 908 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sladefield Infant School: 266. Washwood Heath Academy: 1,668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sladefield Infant School and Washwood Heath Academy rank in West Midlands?
Sladefield Infant School is 1571st of 1,690 and Washwood Heath Academy is 293rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).