The Coleshill School vs Windy Arbor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Coleshill School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,177 students
Windy Arbor Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
| Measure | The Coleshill School Birmingham, West Midlands | Windy Arbor Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #301 of 493 | #854 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2728 of 4,090 | #8480 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,177 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,177 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 59.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.1 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | coleshill.warwickshire.sch.uk/ | www.windy-arbor.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Windy Arbor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.8 vs 34.4).
- •The Coleshill School is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 407.
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 The Coleshill School better than Windy Arbor Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Windy Arbor Primary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 34.4 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 The Coleshill School and Windy Arbor Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Coleshill School: 1,177. Windy Arbor Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Coleshill School and Windy Arbor Primary School rank in West Midlands?
The Coleshill School is 301st of 493 and Windy Arbor Primary School is 854th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).