Arden Primary School vs English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 470 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arden Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
692 students
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
295 students
| Measure | Arden Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #673 of 1,690 | #1285 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6808 of 15,697 | #12217 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 692 | 295 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 295 |
| Free school meals | 59.5% | 55.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 78.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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.arden.bham.sch.uk | www.englishmartyrscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Arden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 29.9).
- •Arden Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 61%).
- •Arden Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Arden Primary School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 295.
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 Arden Primary School better than English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Arden Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 29.9 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 Arden Primary School and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School?
About 470 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arden Primary School: 692. English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School: 295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arden Primary School and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Arden Primary School is 673rd of 1,690 and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is 1285th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).