Bells Farm Primary School vs St Jude's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bells Farm Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
| Measure | Bells Farm Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Jude's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #690 of 1,690 | #354 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6971 of 15,697 | #3789 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 195 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 64.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 25% |
| 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.bellsfarm.org/ | www.stjuderc.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Jude's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.7 vs 54.6).
- •St Jude's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 73%).
- •St Jude's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 7%).
- •St Jude's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 195.
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 Bells Farm Primary School better than St Jude's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Jude's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 54.6 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 Bells Farm Primary School and St Jude's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bells Farm Primary School: 195. St Jude's Catholic Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bells Farm Primary School and St Jude's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bells Farm Primary School is 690th of 1,690 and St Jude's Catholic Primary School is 354th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).