City Road Primary School vs St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 908 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Road Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
296 students
| Measure | City Road Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #840 of 1,690 | #1350 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8377 of 15,697 | #12824 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 456 | 296 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 296 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | 42% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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.cityroad.bham.sch.uk | www.stpatandsted.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •City Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 27.0).
- •City Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 52%).
- •City Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •City Road Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 296.
- •City Road Primary School is a academy school while St Patrick and St Edmund's 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 Road Primary School better than St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), City Road Primary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 27.0 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 Road Primary School and St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
About 908 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Road Primary School: 456. St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School: 296. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Road Primary School and St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
City Road Primary School is 840th of 1,690 and St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is 1350th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).