Boldmere Infant School and Nursery vs St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 627 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
308 students
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Boldmere Infant School and Nursery Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #117 of 1,690 | #692 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1435 of 15,697 | #6986 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 308 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 114.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | boldmere.bham.sch.uk/ | www.stnicholassutton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Boldmere Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 54.6).
- •Boldmere Infant School and Nursery is the larger school with 308 students compared with 210.
- •Boldmere Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Nicholas 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 Boldmere Infant School and Nursery better than St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Boldmere Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (84.9 vs 54.6 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 Boldmere Infant School and Nursery and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?
About 627 m in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery: 308. St Nicholas Catholic Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boldmere Infant School and Nursery and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery is 117th of 1,690 and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is 692nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).