Cofton Primary School vs St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 727 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cofton Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Cofton Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1028 of 1,690 | #619 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10078 of 15,697 | #6277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 408 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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.cofton.bham.sch.uk | www.stjonfsh.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 40.3).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 60%).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Cofton Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 206.
- •Cofton Primary School is a local authority school while St John Fisher Catholic Primary 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 Cofton Primary School better than St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Catholic Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 40.3 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 Cofton Primary School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cofton Primary School: 408. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cofton Primary School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cofton Primary School is 1028th of 1,690 and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 619th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).