The Deanery Church of England Primary School vs The Shrubbery School Ltd
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 467 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Deanery Church of England Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
444 students
The Shrubbery School Ltd
Sutton Coldfield · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
116 students
| Measure | The Deanery Church of England Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | The Shrubbery School Ltd Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #146 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #1742 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 444 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 41.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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 | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | deanery.bham.sch.uk/ | www.shrubberyschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Deanery Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 116.
- •The Deanery Church of England Primary School is a academy school while The Shrubbery School Ltd is a independent 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 The Deanery Church of England Primary School better than The Shrubbery School Ltd?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Deanery Church of England Primary School and The Shrubbery School Ltd?
About 467 m in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Deanery Church of England Primary School: 444. The Shrubbery School Ltd: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Deanery Church of England Primary School and The Shrubbery School Ltd rank in West Midlands?
The Deanery Church of England Primary School is 146th of 1,690 and The Shrubbery School Ltd is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).