Briar Hill Infant School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 277 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briar Hill Infant School
Leamington Spa · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
296 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Leamington Spa · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Briar Hill Infant School Leamington Spa, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Leamington Spa, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #199 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #2215 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 296 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 296 | – |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Leamington Spa | Leamington Spa |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.briarhillstmargarets.co.uk | www.sjcwhitnash.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Briar Hill Infant School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy 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 Briar Hill Infant School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
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 Briar Hill Infant School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 277 m in a straight line, between Leamington Spa and Leamington Spa in West Midlands.
How do Briar Hill Infant School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Briar Hill Infant School is 199th of 1,690 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).