Ellison Primary Academy vs Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 72 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellison Primary Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
329 students
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
329 students
| Measure | Ellison Primary Academy Newcastle, West Midlands | Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #502 of 1,690 | #517 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5231 of 15,697 | #5331 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 329 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 329 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 93.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 17% |
| 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 | Newcastle | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ellison.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.olc.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (63.0 vs 62.5).
- •Ellison Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 63%).
- •Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 8%).
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 Ellison Primary Academy better than Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ellison Primary Academy and Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellison Primary Academy: 329. Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School: 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellison Primary Academy and Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ellison Primary Academy is 502nd of 1,690 and Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School is 517th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).