Billesley Primary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 595 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billesley Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
699 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | Billesley Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #518 of 1,690 | #246 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5337 of 15,697 | #2710 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 699 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 699 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 49.2% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 14% |
| 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.billesleyschool.co.uk | www.ourladyoflourdesprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 62.4).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 73%).
- •Billesley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 14%).
- •Billesley Primary School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 217.
- •Billesley Primary School is a academy school while Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Billesley Primary School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 62.4 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 Billesley Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Billesley Primary School: 699. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Billesley Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Billesley Primary School is 518th of 1,690 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is 246th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).