Adderley Primary School vs The Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 706 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adderley Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
328 students
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
| Measure | Adderley Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | The Rosary Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #719 of 1,690 | #1421 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7179 of 15,697 | #13431 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 328 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 328 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 62.5% | 58.7% |
| Capacity filled | 52.1% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 7% |
| 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.adderleyprimary.co.uk/ | www.rosaryrc.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Adderley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 23.7).
- •Adderley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 49%).
- •Adderley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •The Rosary Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 328.
- •Adderley Primary School is a local authority school while The Rosary 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 Adderley Primary School better than The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Adderley Primary School ranks higher (53.6 vs 23.7 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 Adderley Primary School and The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Adderley Primary School: 328. The Rosary Catholic Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Adderley Primary School and The Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Adderley Primary School is 719th of 1,690 and The Rosary Catholic Primary School is 1421st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).