Bournville Village Primary vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 834 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bournville Village Primary
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
652 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Bournville Village Primary Birmingham, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #177 of 1,690 | #71 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2063 of 15,697 | #864 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 652 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 652 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 27% |
| 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.bournvillevillageprimary.org.uk | www.stjosb30.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 80.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 79%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 13%).
- •Bournville Village Primary is the larger school with 652 students compared with 210.
- •Bournville Village Primary is a local authority school while St Joseph'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 Bournville Village Primary better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.5 vs 80.6 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 Bournville Village Primary and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 834 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bournville Village Primary: 652. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bournville Village Primary and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bournville Village Primary is 177th of 1,690 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 71st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).