Abbey Junior School vs St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 276 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Junior School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
357 students
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Abbey Junior School Smethwick, West Midlands | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #580 of 1,690 | #897 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6024 of 15,697 | #8938 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 357 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | Smethwick | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyfederation.co.uk | www.st-gregorys.sandwell.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbey Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 45.7).
- •Abbey Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 57%).
- •St Gregory's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Abbey Junior School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 230.
- •Abbey Junior School is a local authority school while St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Junior School better than St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Junior School ranks higher (59.1 vs 45.7 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 Junior School and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
About 276 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Junior School: 357. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Junior School and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Abbey Junior School is 580th of 1,690 and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is 897th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).