Bishop Challoner Catholic College vs Wheelers Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 596 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,184 students
Wheelers Lane Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
656 students
| Measure | Bishop Challoner Catholic College Birmingham, West Midlands | Wheelers Lane Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #160 of 493 | #1176 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1750 of 4,090 | #11377 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,184 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,184 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 38.1% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 104.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bishopchalloner.org.uk/ | wlprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 34.3).
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic College is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 656.
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 Bishop Challoner Catholic College better than Wheelers Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Challoner Catholic College ranks higher (54.3 vs 34.3 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 Bishop Challoner Catholic College and Wheelers Lane Primary School?
About 596 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Challoner Catholic College: 1,184. Wheelers Lane Primary School: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Challoner Catholic College and Wheelers Lane Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bishop Challoner Catholic College is 160th of 493 and Wheelers Lane Primary School is 1176th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).