Brookvale Primary School vs St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookvale Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
205 students
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
353 students
| Measure | Brookvale Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1122 of 1,690 | #547 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10897 of 15,697 | #5637 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 205 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 49.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 112.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 15% |
| 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.brkvale.bham.sch.uk | www.stmgtmry.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 36.6).
- •St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 65%).
- •St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 3%).
- •St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 205.
- •Brookvale Primary School is a academy school while St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant 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 Brookvale Primary School better than St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School ranks higher (61.1 vs 36.6 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 Brookvale Primary School and St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookvale Primary School: 205. St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookvale Primary School and St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Brookvale Primary School is 1122nd of 1,690 and St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School is 547th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).