The Howard Primary School vs Whittington Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Howard Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
79 students
Whittington Primary and Nursery School
Lichfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
334 students
| Measure | The Howard Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | Whittington Primary and Nursery School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1255 of 1,690 | #135 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12022 of 15,697 | #1610 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 79 | 334 |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | 334 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Tamworth | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.howard.staffs.sch.uk | www.whittington-school.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whittington Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 31.1).
- •Whittington Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 50%).
- •Whittington Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Whittington Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 79.
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 Howard Primary School better than Whittington Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Whittington Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (83.7 vs 31.1 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 Howard Primary School and Whittington Primary and Nursery School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Howard Primary School: 79. Whittington Primary and Nursery School: 334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Howard Primary School and Whittington Primary and Nursery School rank in West Midlands?
The Howard Primary School is 1255th of 1,690 and Whittington Primary and Nursery School is 135th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).