Barr's Hill School vs St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 557 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barr's Hill School
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,063 students
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | Barr's Hill School Coventry, West Midlands | St Osburg's Catholic Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #211 of 493 | #1081 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2169 of 4,090 | #10523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,063 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,063 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 118% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | – |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.barrshill.coventry.sch.uk/ | www.st-osburgs.coventry.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barr's Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.9 vs 38.3).
- •Barr's Hill School is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 222.
- •Barr's Hill School is a academy school while St Osburg's 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Barr's Hill School better than St Osburg's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barr's Hill School ranks higher (45.9 vs 38.3 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 Barr's Hill School and St Osburg's Catholic Primary School?
About 557 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barr's Hill School: 1,063. St Osburg's Catholic Primary School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barr's Hill School and St Osburg's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Barr's Hill School is 211th of 493 and St Osburg's Catholic Primary School is 1081st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).