Ark Tindal Primary Academy vs SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 616 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Ark Tindal Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #501 of 1,690 | #486 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5207 of 15,697 | #5098 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 450 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 58.1% | 35.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 13% |
| 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.arktindalprimary.org/ | www.stjonmon.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (63.1 vs 63.7).
- •Ark Tindal Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 73%).
- •SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •Ark Tindal Primary Academy is the larger school with 450 students compared with 199.
- •Ark Tindal Primary Academy is a academy school while SS John and Monica 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 Tindal Primary Academy better than SS John and Monica Catholic Primary 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 Ark Tindal Primary Academy and SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Tindal Primary Academy: 450. SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Tindal Primary Academy and SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ark Tindal Primary Academy is 501st of 1,690 and SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School is 486th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).