Abbey Catholic Primary School vs Highclare School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 176 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
Highclare School
West Midlands · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
469 students
| Measure | Abbey Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Highclare School West Midlands, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #905 of 1,690 | #158 of 493 |
| National rank | #8994 of 15,697 | #1746 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 419 | 469 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 469 |
| Free school meals | 42% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 55.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.4 |
| town | Birmingham | West Midlands |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyrc.bham.sch.uk | www.highclareschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Highclare School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 45.3).
- •Highclare School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 419.
- •Abbey Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Highclare School 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 Abbey Catholic Primary School better than Highclare School?
On the Success Index (England), Highclare School ranks higher (54.4 vs 45.3 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 Abbey Catholic Primary School and Highclare School?
About 176 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and West Midlands in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Catholic Primary School: 419. Highclare School: 469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Catholic Primary School and Highclare School rank in West Midlands?
Abbey Catholic Primary School is 905th of 1,690 and Highclare School is 158th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).