Bishop Walsh Catholic School vs Maney Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 493 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,076 students
Maney Hill Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Bishop Walsh Catholic School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Maney Hill Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #48 of 493 | #108 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #642 of 4,090 | #1287 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,076 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,076 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | – |
| town | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | bishopwalsh.net/ | maneyhill.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Maney Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.0 vs 79.2).
- •Bishop Walsh Catholic School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 421.
- •Bishop Walsh Catholic School is a academy school while Maney Hill 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 Bishop Walsh Catholic School better than Maney Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Maney Hill Primary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 79.2 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 Walsh Catholic School and Maney Hill Primary School?
About 493 m in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School: 1,076. Maney Hill Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Walsh Catholic School and Maney Hill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School is 48th of 493 and Maney Hill Primary School is 108th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).