Springfield Primary Academy vs St John's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 705 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springfield Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
443 students
St John's CofE Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
| Measure | Springfield Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St John's CofE Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1343 of 1,690 | #1462 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12779 of 15,697 | #13775 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 443 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 57.4% | 54.5% |
| Capacity filled | 70.3% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.springfieldacademy.org.uk | www.st-johns-pri.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Springfield Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.2 vs 21.4).
- •St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 53%).
- •Springfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •St John's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 443.
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 Springfield Primary Academy better than St John's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Springfield Primary Academy ranks higher (27.2 vs 21.4 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 Springfield Primary Academy and St John's CofE Primary School?
About 705 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Springfield Primary Academy: 443. St John's CofE Primary School: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Springfield Primary Academy and St John's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Springfield Primary Academy is 1343rd of 1,690 and St John's CofE Primary School is 1462nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).