Birchfield Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 108 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchfield Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
605 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Birchfield Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Sacred Heart Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #654 of 1,690 | #1464 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6615 of 15,697 | #13790 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 605 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 605 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 54.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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.birchfld.bham.sch.uk/ | www.sacredheart-sch.net |
The verdict
- •Birchfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.3 vs 21.3).
- •Birchfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 58%).
- •Birchfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Birchfield Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 173.
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 Birchfield Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Birchfield Primary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 21.3 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 Birchfield Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 108 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield Primary School: 605. Sacred Heart Catholic School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in West Midlands?
Birchfield Primary School is 654th of 1,690 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 1464th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).