Abbey Catholic Primary School vs Imedia School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 696 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
Imedia School
Erdington · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
10 students
| Measure | Abbey Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Imedia School Erdington, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #905 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #8994 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 14–16 |
| Students | 419 | 10 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 10 |
| Free school meals | 42% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 25% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 0.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Erdington |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyrc.bham.sch.uk | www.imediaschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbey Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.3 vs 1.9).
- •Abbey Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 10.
- •Abbey Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Imedia 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 Imedia School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 1.9 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 Imedia School?
About 696 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Erdington in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Catholic Primary School: 419. Imedia School: 10. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Catholic Primary School and Imedia School rank in West Midlands?
Abbey Catholic Primary School is 905th of 1,690 and Imedia School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).