Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School vs Nelson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 947 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
Nelson Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Nelson Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1669 of 1,690 | #889 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15602 of 15,697 | #8883 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 199 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 56.8% | 46.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.8% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.theoratoryschool.co.uk | www.nelson.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nelson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 4.9).
- •Nelson Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 199.
- •Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Nelson 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 Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School better than Nelson Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nelson Primary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 4.9 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 Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School and Nelson Primary School?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School: 199. Nelson Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School and Nelson Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School is 1669th of 1,690 and Nelson Primary School is 889th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).