City Academy vs St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 353 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
554 students
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
| Measure | City Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #448 of 493 | #236 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3824 of 4,090 | #2568 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 554 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 554 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 57% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 73.9% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.corecity.academy | www.stcathrc.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 14.4).
- •City Academy is the larger school with 554 students compared with 245.
- •City Academy is a academy school while St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 City Academy better than St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 14.4 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 City Academy and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Academy: 554. St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Academy and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
City Academy is 448th of 493 and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is 236th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).