The Shrubbery School Ltd vs Walmley Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 587 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Shrubbery School Ltd
Sutton Coldfield · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
116 students
Walmley Infant School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
315 students
| Measure | The Shrubbery School Ltd Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Walmley Infant School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #185 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #2107 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 116 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 116 | 315 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 41.4% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | www.shrubberyschool.com | www.walmleyinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Walmley Infant School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 116.
- •The Shrubbery School Ltd is a independent school while Walmley Infant School is a local authority 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 Shrubbery School Ltd better than Walmley Infant School?
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 Shrubbery School Ltd and Walmley Infant School?
About 587 m in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Shrubbery School Ltd: 116. Walmley Infant School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Shrubbery School Ltd and Walmley Infant School rank in West Midlands?
The Shrubbery School Ltd is unranked and Walmley Infant School is 185th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).