Acocks Green Primary School vs Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 353 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acocks Green Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
484 students
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,152 students
| Measure | Acocks Green Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #765 of 1,690 | #370 of 493 |
| National rank | #7617 of 15,697 | #3184 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 484 | 1,152 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 1,152 |
| Free school meals | 44% | 48.7% |
| Capacity filled | 115.2% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.3 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.acocksgreen.bham.sch.uk/ | www.ilsley.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Acocks Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.7 vs 25.1).
- •Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 484.
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 Acocks Green Primary School better than Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Acocks Green Primary School ranks higher (51.7 vs 25.1 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 Acocks Green Primary School and Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acocks Green Primary School: 484. Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School: 1,152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acocks Green Primary School and Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School rank in West Midlands?
Acocks Green Primary School is 765th of 1,690 and Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is 370th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).