E-ACT Shenley Academy vs Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E-ACT Shenley Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
746 students
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
| Measure | E-ACT Shenley Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #478 of 493 | #1180 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3978 of 4,090 | #11404 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 746 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 746 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 59.8% | 45.3% |
| Capacity filled | 77.3% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.70 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | shenleyacademy.e-act.org.uk/ | www.olstrose.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.1 vs 9.3).
- •E-ACT Shenley Academy is the larger school with 746 students compared with 233.
- •E-ACT Shenley Academy is a academy school while Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary 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 Shenley Academy better than Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School ranks higher (34.1 vs 9.3 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 E-ACT Shenley Academy and Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-ACT Shenley Academy: 746. Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT Shenley Academy and Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
E-ACT Shenley Academy is 478th of 493 and Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School is 1180th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).