Cedars Academy vs Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 644 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedars Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
301 students
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
269 students
| Measure | Cedars Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1661 of 1,690 | #865 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15534 of 15,697 | #8670 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 301 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 301 | 269 |
| Free school meals | 58.5% | 42.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.cedarsacademy.co.uk | www.holysoul.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Souls Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.0 vs 6.3).
- •Holy Souls Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 36%).
- •Holy Souls Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Cedars Academy is the larger school with 301 students compared with 269.
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 Cedars Academy better than Holy Souls Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Souls Catholic Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 6.3 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 Cedars Academy and Holy Souls Catholic Primary School?
About 644 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cedars Academy: 301. Holy Souls Catholic Primary School: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cedars Academy and Holy Souls Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cedars Academy is 1661st of 1,690 and Holy Souls Catholic Primary School is 865th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).