Arden Primary School vs St John's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 648 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
St John's CofE Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
| Measure | Arden Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St John's CofE Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #673 of 1,690 | #1462 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6808 of 15,697 | #13775 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 692 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 59.5% | 54.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 2% |
| 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.st-johns-pri.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Arden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 21.4).
- •Arden Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 55%).
- •Arden Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •Arden Primary School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 451.
- •Arden Primary School is a local authority school while St John's CofE 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 Arden Primary School better than St John's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Arden Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 21.4 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 St John's CofE Primary School?
About 648 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arden Primary School: 692. St John's CofE Primary School: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arden Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Arden Primary School is 673rd of 1,690 and St John's CofE Primary School is 1462nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).