E-ACT North Birmingham Academy vs St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 990 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,167 students
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
353 students
| Measure | E-ACT North Birmingham Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 493 | #547 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2897 of 4,090 | #5637 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,167 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,167 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 60.3% | 49.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 112.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.61 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.2 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | northbirminghamacademy.e-act.org.uk/ | www.stmgtmry.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 31.2).
- •E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 353.
- •E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is a academy school while St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant 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 E-ACT North Birmingham Academy better than St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School ranks higher (61.1 vs 31.2 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 E-ACT North Birmingham Academy and St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy: 1,167. St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT North Birmingham Academy and St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School rank in West Midlands?
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is 326th of 493 and St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School is 547th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).