Blackwater Academy vs St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 211 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwater Academy
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 12–20
17 students
St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
| Measure | Blackwater Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1556 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #14747 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 12–20 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 17 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 17 | 234 |
| Free school meals | – | 58.5% |
| Capacity filled | 28.3% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.stcuthbertsrc.org |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 17.
- •Blackwater Academy is a independent school while St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) 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 Blackwater Academy better than St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackwater Academy and St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School?
About 211 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackwater Academy: 17. St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackwater Academy and St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School rank in West Midlands?
Blackwater Academy is unranked and St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School is 1556th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).