City Road Primary School vs St Paul's School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km 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 Paul's School for Girls
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,033 students
| Measure | City Road Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Paul's School for Girls Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #840 of 1,690 | #46 of 493 |
| National rank | #8377 of 15,697 | #631 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 456 | 1,033 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 1,033 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 69.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.9 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cityroad.bham.sch.uk | www.stpaulgl.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 48.2).
- •St Paul's School for Girls is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 456.
- •City Road Primary School is a academy school while St Paul's School for Girls is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •City Road Primary School is co-educational and St Paul's School for Girls is girls.
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 Paul's School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's School for Girls ranks higher (79.6 vs 48.2 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 Paul's School for Girls?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Road Primary School: 456. St Paul's School for Girls: 1,033. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Road Primary School and St Paul's School for Girls rank in West Midlands?
City Road Primary School is 840th of 1,690 and St Paul's School for Girls is 46th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).