Cranmore Infant School vs Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranmore Infant School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
182 students
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
| Measure | Cranmore Infant School Solihull, West Midlands | Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #319 of 1,690 | #201 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3417 of 15,697 | #2222 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 182 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cranmore.solihull.sch.uk/ | www.ol-wayside.solihull.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 72.5).
- •Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 182.
- •Cranmore Infant School is a local authority school while Our Lady of the Wayside 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 Cranmore Infant School better than Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 72.5 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 Cranmore Infant School and Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranmore Infant School: 182. Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranmore Infant School and Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cranmore Infant School is 319th of 1,690 and Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School is 201st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).