Christ The King Catholic Primary School vs Story Wood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 803 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
Story Wood School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Story Wood School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #406 of 1,690 | #1617 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4337 of 15,697 | #15210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 392 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 48.1% |
| Capacity filled | 124.4% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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.storywood.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 10.5).
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 225.
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Story Wood School 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 Story Wood School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ The King Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 10.5 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 The King Catholic Primary School and Story Wood School?
About 803 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. Story Wood School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic Primary School and Story Wood School rank in West Midlands?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is 406th of 1,690 and Story Wood School is 1617th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).