Canterbury Cross Primary School vs Westminster Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 670 m 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
Westminster Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
464 students
| Measure | Canterbury Cross Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Westminster Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1016 of 1,690 | #714 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9993 of 15,697 | #7142 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 481 | 464 |
| Pupils on roll | 481 | 464 |
| Free school meals | 57.4% | 56.9% |
| Capacity filled | 114.5% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 8% |
| 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.canterburycross.org.uk/ | www.westmnst.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Westminster Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 40.7).
- •Westminster Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 67%).
- •Westminster Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Canterbury Cross Primary School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 464.
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 Westminster Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westminster Primary School ranks higher (53.8 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 Westminster Primary School?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canterbury Cross Primary School: 481. Westminster Primary School: 464. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canterbury Cross Primary School and Westminster Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Canterbury Cross Primary School is 1016th of 1,690 and Westminster Primary School is 714th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).