Swanshurst School vs Wheelers Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 736 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Swanshurst School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,928 students
Wheelers Lane Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
656 students
| Measure | Swanshurst School Birmingham, West Midlands | Wheelers Lane Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #442 of 493 | #1176 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3750 of 4,090 | #11377 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,928 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,928 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 104.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.swanshurst.org | wlprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wheelers Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 16.5).
- •Swanshurst School is the larger school with 1,928 students compared with 656.
- •Swanshurst School is a academy school while Wheelers Lane Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Swanshurst School is girls and Wheelers Lane Primary School is co-educational.
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 Swanshurst School better than Wheelers Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wheelers Lane Primary School ranks higher (34.3 vs 16.5 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 Swanshurst School and Wheelers Lane Primary School?
About 736 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Swanshurst School: 1,928. Wheelers Lane Primary School: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Swanshurst School and Wheelers Lane Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Swanshurst School is 442nd of 493 and Wheelers Lane Primary School is 1176th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).