Ark St Alban's Academy vs St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark St Alban's Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
797 students
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
| Measure | Ark St Alban's Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #177 of 493 | #236 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1918 of 4,090 | #2568 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 797 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 797 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 77.3% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.9 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | arkstalbans.org/ | www.stcathrc.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 51.1).
- •Ark St Alban's Academy is the larger school with 797 students compared with 245.
- •Ark St Alban's Academy is a academy school while St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Ark St Alban's Academy better than St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 51.1 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 Ark St Alban's Academy and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark St Alban's Academy: 797. St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark St Alban's Academy and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ark St Alban's Academy is 177th of 493 and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is 236th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).