Christ The King Catholic Primary School vs Kings Rise Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 696 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
392 students
Kings Rise Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
428 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Kings Rise Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #406 of 1,690 | #1238 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4337 of 15,697 | #11910 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 392 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 65% |
| Capacity filled | 124.4% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 3% |
| 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.christkng.bham.sch.uk | www.kingsrise.org |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 31.6).
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 63%).
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Kings Rise Academy is the larger school with 428 students compared with 392.
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Kings Rise Academy 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 The King Catholic Primary School better than Kings Rise Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Christ The King Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 31.6 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 The King Catholic Primary School and Kings Rise Academy?
About 696 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School: 392. Kings Rise Academy: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic Primary School and Kings Rise Academy rank in West Midlands?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is 406th of 1,690 and Kings Rise Academy is 1238th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).