Southam Primary School vs The Oaklands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southam Primary School
Southam · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
The Oaklands Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
412 students
| Measure | Southam Primary School Southam, West Midlands | The Oaklands Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #249 of 1,690 | #1068 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2772 of 15,697 | #10414 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 412 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 57.6% |
| Capacity filled | 113.2% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 8% |
| 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 | Southam | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.southamprimary.com/ | www.oaklandsprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Southam Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.3 vs 38.8).
- •Southam Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 62%).
- •Southam Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% 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 Southam Primary School better than The Oaklands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Southam Primary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 38.8 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 Southam Primary School and The Oaklands Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Southam and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southam Primary School: 412. The Oaklands Primary School: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southam Primary School and The Oaklands Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Southam Primary School is 249th of 1,690 and The Oaklands Primary School is 1068th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).