Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School vs St Anne'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.
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
415 students
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
| Measure | Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1134 of 1,690 | #376 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10999 of 15,697 | #4054 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 415 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 54.5% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.bishop-wilson.solihull.sch.uk | www.stannessolihull.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 36.2).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 61%).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 415.
- •Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Wilson Church of England Primary School better than St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anne's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 36.2 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 Wilson Church of England Primary School and St Anne'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?
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School: 415. St Anne's Catholic Primary School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School is 1134th of 1,690 and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 376th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).