Arrow Vale High School vs St Thomas More Catholic First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrow Vale High School
Redditch · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
843 students
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
189 students
| Measure | Arrow Vale High School Redditch, West Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic First School Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #328 of 493 | #607 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2917 of 4,090 | #6214 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 843 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 843 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.9 | – |
| town | Redditch | Redditch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.arrowvaleschool.org.uk/ | www.stm.magnificat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 30.8).
- •Arrow Vale High School is the larger school with 843 students compared with 189.
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 Arrow Vale High School better than St Thomas More Catholic First School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic First School ranks higher (58.3 vs 30.8 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 Arrow Vale High School and St Thomas More Catholic First School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Redditch and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arrow Vale High School: 843. St Thomas More Catholic First School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arrow Vale High School and St Thomas More Catholic First School rank in West Midlands?
Arrow Vale High School is 328th of 493 and St Thomas More Catholic First School is 607th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).