Smith's Wood Primary Academy vs Water Orton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
Water Orton Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
299 students
| Measure | Smith's Wood Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Water Orton Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #450 of 1,690 | #1440 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4741 of 15,697 | #13604 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 445 | 299 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 299 |
| Free school meals | 52.1% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 2% |
| 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk | www.waterortonprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Smith's Wood Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 22.6).
- •Smith's Wood Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 40%).
- •Smith's Wood Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Smith's Wood Primary Academy is the larger school with 445 students compared with 299.
- •Smith's Wood Primary Academy is a academy school while Water Orton 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 Smith's Wood Primary Academy better than Water Orton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Smith's Wood Primary Academy ranks higher (65.6 vs 22.6 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 Smith's Wood Primary Academy and Water Orton Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Smith's Wood Primary Academy: 445. Water Orton Primary School: 299. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Smith's Wood Primary Academy and Water Orton Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Smith's Wood Primary Academy is 450th of 1,690 and Water Orton Primary School is 1440th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).