Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School vs Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 375 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
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
269 students
| Measure | Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands | Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #370 of 493 | #865 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3184 of 4,090 | #8670 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,152 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,152 | 269 |
| Free school meals | 48.7% | 42.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.holysoul.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Souls Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.0 vs 25.1).
- •Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 269.
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 Holy Souls Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Souls Catholic Primary School ranks higher (47.0 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 Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School and Holy Souls Catholic Primary School?
About 375 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. Holy Souls Catholic Primary School: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School and Holy Souls Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is 370th of 493 and Holy Souls Catholic Primary School is 865th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).