Canterbury Cross Primary School vs Goldsmith Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Cross Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
481 students
Goldsmith Primary Academy
Harden · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
482 students
| Measure | Canterbury Cross Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Goldsmith Primary Academy Harden, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1016 of 1,690 | #652 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9993 of 15,697 | #6581 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 481 | 482 |
| Pupils on roll | 481 | 482 |
| Free school meals | 57.4% | 65.7% |
| Capacity filled | 114.5% | 153% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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 | Harden |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.canterburycross.org.uk/ | www.goldsmithprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Goldsmith Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 40.7).
- •Goldsmith Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 67%).
- •Goldsmith Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Goldsmith Primary Academy is the larger school with 482 students compared with 481.
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 Canterbury Cross Primary School better than Goldsmith Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Goldsmith Primary Academy ranks higher (56.5 vs 40.7 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 Canterbury Cross Primary School and Goldsmith Primary Academy?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Harden in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canterbury Cross Primary School: 481. Goldsmith Primary Academy: 482. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canterbury Cross Primary School and Goldsmith Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Canterbury Cross Primary School is 1016th of 1,690 and Goldsmith Primary Academy is 652nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).