Topcliffe Primary School vs Walmley Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Topcliffe Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
246 students
Walmley Infant School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
315 students
| Measure | Topcliffe Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Walmley Infant School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1681 of 1,690 | #185 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15668 of 15,697 | #2107 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 246 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 315 |
| Free school meals | 72.4% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 117.1% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.topcliffe.academy | www.walmleyinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Walmley Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 3.4).
- •Walmley Infant School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 246.
- •Topcliffe Primary School is a academy 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 Topcliffe Primary School better than Walmley Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Walmley Infant School ranks higher (80.4 vs 3.4 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 Topcliffe Primary School and Walmley Infant School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Topcliffe Primary School: 246. Walmley Infant School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Topcliffe Primary School and Walmley Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Topcliffe Primary School is 1681st of 1,690 and Walmley Infant School is 185th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).