Elmhurst Ballet School vs SS John and Monica 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.
Elmhurst Ballet School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
185 students
SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Elmhurst Ballet School Birmingham, West Midlands | SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #475 of 493 | #486 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3966 of 4,090 | #5098 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 185 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 199 |
| Free school meals | – | 35.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 26.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.elmhurstdance.co.uk | www.stjonmon.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 9.7).
- •SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 185.
- •Elmhurst Ballet School is a independent school while SS John and Monica 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 Elmhurst Ballet School better than SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 9.7 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 Elmhurst Ballet School and SS John and Monica 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?
Elmhurst Ballet School: 185. SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmhurst Ballet School and SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Elmhurst Ballet School is 475th of 493 and SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School is 486th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).