Cherry Orchard Primary School vs St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
358 students
| Measure | Cherry Orchard Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #564 of 1,690 | #1080 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5796 of 15,697 | #10522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 440 | 358 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 358 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cherryorchard.bham.sch.uk | www.stmaryshandsworth.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cherry Orchard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.2 vs 38.3).
- •Cherry Orchard Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 57%).
- •St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •Cherry Orchard Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 358.
- •Cherry Orchard Primary School is a local authority school while St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth 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 Cherry Orchard Primary School better than St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth?
On the Success Index (England), Cherry Orchard Primary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 38.3 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 Cherry Orchard Primary School and St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Orchard Primary School: 440. St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth: 358. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Orchard Primary School and St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth rank in West Midlands?
Cherry Orchard Primary School is 564th of 1,690 and St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth is 1080th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).