Abbey Catholic Primary School vs Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 970 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
Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
| Measure | Abbey Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #905 of 1,690 | #1427 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8994 of 15,697 | #13486 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 419 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 441 |
| Free school meals | 42% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyrc.bham.sch.uk | www.stbarnabas-erdington.com |
The verdict
- •Abbey Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.3 vs 23.3).
- •Abbey Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 57%).
- •Abbey Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 419.
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 Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 23.3 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 Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Catholic Primary School: 419. Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Catholic Primary School and Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Abbey Catholic Primary School is 905th of 1,690 and Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School is 1427th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).