Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School vs Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 947 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,152 students
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
279 students
| Measure | Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands | Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #370 of 493 | #1380 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3184 of 4,090 | #13063 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,152 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,152 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 48.7% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 80.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.ilsley.bham.sch.uk/ | www.cottesbrooke-inf.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (25.1 vs 25.6).
- •Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 279.
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 Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School better than Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School and Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School: 1,152. Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School and Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School rank in West Midlands?
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is 370th of 493 and Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School is 1380th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).