Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 842 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
774 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #272 of 493 | #71 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2533 of 4,090 | #864 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 774 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 774 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 46.3% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 119.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.0 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.decschool.co.uk | www.stjosb30.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 38.5).
- •Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 210.
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 Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.5 vs 38.5 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 Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School: 774. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is 272nd of 493 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 71st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).