Best 3 Primary schools in West Midlands – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Riverside Academy (Primary) in Rugby; Whitfield Valley Primary Academy (Primary) in Stoke-on-Trent; Little Sutton Primary School (Primary) in Sutton Coldfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Riverside Academy, Whitfield Valley Primary Academy and Little Sutton Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and foundation school type located around Rugby, Warwickshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Riverside Academy), published Nov 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Riverside Academy (Nov 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,100, typical FSM 30–35%, range 5–10%–60–65%; spread across trusts such as REAch2 Academy Trust and Inspirational Learning Academies Trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Riverside Academy CV21 1EH	Whitfield Valley Primary Academy ST6 6TD	Little Sutton Primary School B75 5NL
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Foundation school
Location	Rugby Warwickshire CV21 1EH	Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST6 6TD	Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 5NL
Latest Ofsted	1 18 Nov 2024	1 26 Sep 2024	1 15 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	420	408
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	REAch2 Academy Trust	Inspirational Learning Academies Trust	Birmingham (330)
Website	www.riversideacademy.co.uk	www.whitfieldv.org.uk	www.littlesu.org
Telephone	01788544096	01782234570	01214644494
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Riverside Academy

CV21 1EH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 1EH
Ofsted: 1 18 Nov 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: REAch2 Academy Trust
Website: www.riversideacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01788544096

Whitfield Valley Primary Academy

ST6 6TD

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST6 6TD
Ofsted: 1 26 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Inspirational Learning Academies Trust
Website: www.whitfieldv.org.uk
Telephone: 01782234570

Little Sutton Primary School

B75 5NL

Phase / Type: Primary • Foundation school
Location: Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 5NL
Ofsted: 1 15 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Birmingham (330)
Website: www.littlesu.org
Telephone: 01214644494

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.