Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery vs Lift Montgomery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 592 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
Lift Montgomery
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
466 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery Birmingham, West Midlands | Lift Montgomery Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1358 of 1,690 | #278 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12898 of 15,697 | #3089 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 188 | 466 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 466 |
| Free school meals | 61.5% | 60.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 74% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 28% |
| 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.christch.bham.sch.uk/ | www.montgomeryprimaryacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Lift Montgomery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 26.5).
- •Lift Montgomery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 63%).
- •Lift Montgomery does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 0%).
- •Lift Montgomery is the larger school with 466 students compared with 188.
- •Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Lift Montgomery 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 Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery better than Lift Montgomery?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Montgomery ranks higher (74.4 vs 26.5 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 Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery and Lift Montgomery?
About 592 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery: 188. Lift Montgomery: 466. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery and Lift Montgomery rank in West Midlands?
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery is 1358th of 1,690 and Lift Montgomery is 278th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).